Houston Matters
Political Roundup: State Of The Union Analysis, And Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Items
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas
Tag: State of the State address
Texas
Abbott Names School Finance, Property Taxes, Mental Health As Emergency Items In State Of The State
Posted on · Legislative rules bar lawmakers from passing bills before the 60th day of a session, but with the governor’s emergency designation, any bill on that topic can be taken up immediately.
Texas
Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s State Of The State Address
Posted on · Abbott will address lawmakers and the state at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The main thing to watch out for: what Abbott declares as emergency items.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Health Care Merger Called Off, And Non-Citizen Voters List (Feb. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White has been called off. Plus, we preview the State of the State address. We learn how area counties are handling lists of possible non-citizen voters. A sociologist explains how racism can persist without racists. And a local theater company throws itself a wake.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Analyzing Gov. Abbott’s State of the State Address
Posted on · With national political stories dominating the news as of late, it’s easy to forget there’s a lot going on in state politics too. On Tuesday (Jan. 31, 2017), Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address and the new legislative session entered its fourth week. We talk about what's happening in state and […]
Texas
Gov. Abbott’s Goals of CPS Overhaul, Budget Cuts In Conflict
Posted on · In his State of the State address, Gov. Greg Abbott told the Legislature fixing Child Protective Services was his top priority for the session.
News
Analysis, Explanation Of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s State of the State
Posted on · Below is the full text of his remarks, with analysis and explanation of key parts of the address from News 88.7 reporters and other journalists from across Texas.