Debate on the House floor is expected to be lengthy and contentious.
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Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products
Activists warn that some stores have begun openly displaying adult-themed items near products intended for children.
Texas House Advances Record $337 Billion Budget
The Senate unanimously passed its version of the budget last month, with a proposal largely similar to the one advanced by the House.
Race To Replace Paxton Begins as John Bash Launches AG Campaign
Bash has pledged to confront organized cartels, activist judges, corporate censorship, and “lawfare” being waged against conservatives.
Dan Patrick Uses Board Game To Make His Case for the Homestead Exemption
Patrick used the game of Monopoly to illustrate his preferred method of property tax relief.
Budget Amendments Put Spotlight on Illegal Immigration’s Burden to Taxpayers
393 amendments have been pre-filed ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
Texas House Overwhelmingly Rejects Motion To Remove Speaker Burrows
The motion was tabled 141-2, with five members present but not voting, and two absent.
Texas Democrats Try Again to Gut Death Penalty
Proposed legislation would prohibit the death penalty for individuals found to have had a “severe mental illness” at the time of a capital offense.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Launches Campaign to Unseat Sen. John Cornyn
Sen. Cornyn previously announced his reelection campaign.
Ahead of Budget Debate, House Members Move To Slash Lottery Spending
As the Lottery Commission faces Sunset review, lawmakers are targeting its budget for cuts and redirection.