Posted on · The Texas House tentatively approved two bills Thursday that will keep several state agencies from closing. The chamber is expected to give the measures final approval tomorrow, sending them to the governor.
Posted on · Texas Governor Greg Abbott opened a total of 20 bills for consideration in the special session; this is a regularly updated look at the Legislature’s progress during the session.
Posted on · The bill approaching the House floor meets two of Governor Abbott’s key demands: Slow the pace of property tax hikes, and require voter approval if local governments seek higher increases.
Posted on · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick marked the halfway point of the special session Tuesday by calling for "better communications" with the House, which has moved much slower on Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda than Patrick's Senate has.
Posted on · As the Texas Legislature kicks off its third week of a special legislative session, let's quickly recap some news you might have missed before delving into what's coming down the pipe at the Texas C
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott called the 85th Texas Legislature back for a special session beginning July 18, initially to pass legislation needed to keep five state agencies in operation, and then to address a longer list of proposals for everything from restroom regulations to local tree ordinances. The governor opened a total of 20 for consideration; this is our constantly updated look at the Legislature’s progress during the 30-day special session.
Posted on · Protests by local governments helped convince House leaders to KO an identical measure during the regular session. In the special session, its Governor Greg Abbott’s top priority.
Posted on · The Texas Legislature can only vote on items that Governor Greg Abbott has formally put on the agenda. Here’s why members are proposing so many bills that stand virtually no chance of passing.
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott delayed proclaiming the remaining 19 items until the Senate extended the life of five state agencies, including the Texas Medical Board.
Posted on · Governor Greg Abbott launched his reelection campaign last week. He already has roughly $41 million in the bank.
Posted on · Executives and trade association heads took their message to the steps of the State Capitol, warning efforts to regulate transgender bathroom access are already damaging the state’s convention and tourism industry.
Posted on · Legislation to extend the life of state licensing agencies, including the Texas Medical Board, fell victim to end-of-session wrangling between Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus over the bathroom bill and property tax relief. Governor Greg Abbott is determined not to let that happen again.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott is plotting an aggressive approach to the upcoming special session of the Legislature, diverting from his above-the-fray style to try to see through an ambitious 20-item agenda.
Posted on · "What's in a veto? That which we call a veto by any other name would smell as veto-like." - William Shakespeare
Posted on · Advocates and families of transgender Texans are preparing for a special session of the Texas Legislature that's sure to continue the heated debate over which bathrooms transgender individuals are allowed to use.