Politics
New Texas Election Bill Pushed By Gov. Greg Abbott Would Target Harris County
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott came to Houston to promote the measure, which aims to ban election reforms enacted or attempted by Harris County last year.
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Politics
Houston Congresswoman Proposes Directing Vaccines To Cities, Counties Rather Than State
Posted on · Houston congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee said she’ll push for the Biden administration to cut the state out of the loop, in response to Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift a mask mandate in Texas.
In-Depth
Galveston County Judge Seeks To Freeze Property Tax Appraisals
Posted on · Judge Mark Henry has asked Governor Abbott to freeze 2020 appraisals at 2019 levels, as a measure to help residents cope with the economic effects of COVID-19
Health & Science
Gov. Abbott Marks Creation Of UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · Texas Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed HB 826, creating the medical school, at an event on UH's main campus.
Texas
Governor Abbott Signs Harvey Relief Legislation
Posted on · SB 7 will provide Texas’ local governments with matching funds to unlock billions of dollars’ worth of federal disaster aid and flood mitigation funding.
In-Depth
Property Tax Reform Is Law. What Happens Now?
Posted on · SB 2 will slow the rate at which property taxes can climb, but those already facing high taxes on their homes will see little relief.
Energy & Environment
Scientists To Abbott: “Climate Change Is Happening”
Posted on · Texas scientists want to brief Governor Greg Abbott on climate change and the impact it's having on the state.
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Selects Deputy Chief Of Staff As New Secretary Of State
Posted on · David Whitley was named Texas' top election official on Monday, years after he started working for Abbott when the governor served as the state's attorney general.
Hurricane Harvey
Rebuilding Commission Calls Hurricane Harvey A “Wakeup Call” For Texas
Posted on · A report by the Commission to Rebuild Texas says there is an urgent need to "future-proof" the Gulf Coast.
Harris County
Emmett Hints at Future Fights over Rainy Day Fund, Property Taxes in State of County Address
Posted on · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett laid out what he believes the region needs from the next Texas Legislature in order to continue rebuilding after Harvey. Those goals put him on a collision course with Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
Politics
How Governor Abbott Could Shape The Race to Fill Sylvia Garcia’s Senate Seat
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott’s choice of when to schedule the special election could boost Republicans’ chances – if the GOP fields a candidate in the Democratic stronghold of Senate District 6.
Texas Elections 2018
Why Is Lupe Valdez Having Such A Tough Time Raising Funds?
Posted on · Valdez, Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, has just $222,000 in the bank. Republican incumbent Greg Abbott has $29 million.
News
Fate Of ‘Red Flag’ Law Likely To Rest With Patrick
Posted on · The Texas Republican Party adopted a platform opposing such a measure, which previously gained bipartisan support as a means of curbing school shootings. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has yet to make his position known.
News
Abbott Asks Trump To ‘Reconsider’ Steel And Aluminum Tariffs
Posted on · Echoing comments from trade groups, the governor says the tariffs could hinder growth in the oil and gas industry.
News
Do Current Active Shooter Drills Work? Abbott’s Plan Offers One Way To Change Them
Posted on · In several school shootings across the country, student shooters pulled fire alarms to create panic and send victims from the classrooms into their gunfire