Only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland voted against the effort to pass the buck.
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Senate Moves to Close Legislature-to-Lobby Revolving Door
A prohibition on serving as an elected official and a lobbyist simultaneously, however, was stripped from the bill in a floor amendment.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform…Yet Again
According to Burrows, a committee substitute to the Senate companion—Senate Bill 2—will be drafted and passed out of committee in the coming days.
DPS Footage Contradicts Media Narrative Regarding Constitutional Carry Advocate
Body-cam footage from DPS shows a polite and deferential McNutt block walking the neighborhood before initiating friendly contact with DPS officers outside Bonnen’s home.
House Committee Gives Green Light to Red-Light Camera Ban
The bill will now be sent to the House Committee on Calendars, the final hurdle before reaching the House floor.
Cruz and Cornyn Join Texas Senate Republicans in Demanding Border Security
“I call upon Senate Democrats, in Texas and Washington, to stop playing partisan politics. Come together. Let’s solve this problem,” said Cruz.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Approved in Senate
Republican State Sen. Kel Seliger (Amarillo) joined every Democrat in opposing the pro-taxpayer measure.
Property Tax Reform Legislation Passes Senate, Delayed Again in House
Senate Bill 2 has been passed out of the Texas Senate while the House continues to postpone.
Patrick Signals He’s Had Enough of Seliger Stalling Property Tax Vote
The West Texas senator has an extensive record of siding with local politicians over citizens.
Senate Strikes Against Job-Killing Sick Leave Mandates
Creighton argued that an inconsistent patchwork of regulations from city to city makes it difficult for cities to attract new businesses and create jobs.