Abbott calls Second Special Session of the Legislature
Democrats remain away in DC AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on …
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Dems remain in DC, seek federal help
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators remain holed up in a Washington, D.C. hotel, blocking an effort by Republicans to pass more restrictive voting laws …
Dems defy Abbott, continue stay in DC
WASHINGTON, DC – More than 50 Democratic members of the state House fled Austin for Washington, D.C., last Monday, paralyzing the House just as the GOP was advancing …
Abbott Announces Special Session of Legislature Agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8. “The …
87th Legislature ends, as Democrats walk out to kill Voter Restrictions bill
AUSTIN – A bill to overhaul voting rules in the state failed to pass in the Texas House on Sunday night in a victory for Democrats and voting …
Local Leaders oppose SB7 bill as Voter Suppression
HOUSTON – Amid a national outcry against proposed restrictive voting bills in many Republican controlled states, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo hosted a …
Sen. Alvarado sponsors Casino legislation
By Jada Mier AUSTIN – New, bipartisan legislation was introduced in the House, HJR 133 by Rep. John Kuempel, R-Seguin. In the Senate, SJR 49 was introduced by …
Middleton against Taxpayer supported lobbying
OPINION, by Mayes Middleton Last month, the Chambers County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution opposing the ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying (HB 749). In a …
Garcia’s motion will bring $3 million to fight violent crime
HARRIS COUNTY – By a vote of 5-0, Harris County Commissioners Court approved an item presented by Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia which adds $3 million to the …
Texas House considers Deep Freeze bills
Report by Rep. Ana Hernandez On March 8, Speaker Dade Phelan announced the first phase of the House’s legislative reforms to protect consumers and strengthen our state’s electric …