A new lawsuit alleges “voter suppression” after report of registered noncitizen voters.
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Conservative Lawmakers Look to End Abuse of “Legislative Fast-Track”
New appointments to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars may spell the end of the process’ abuse.
Hall Appointed to Chair Senate Agriculture Committee
“I know my rural communities are excited to have our voice at the center of the discussion.”
Bonnen Announces Committee Assignments for Texas House
The announcement comes significantly earlier than previous sessions.
Seliger Stripped of Committee Chairmanship After Lewd Comments
Seliger refused to apologize after making disturbing comments about a female staffer during a radio interview.
Does Drew Springer Have a Conflict of Interest on Tax Issues?
Springer’s employment by an influential tax lobbyist raises questions about his ability to serve on the Ways and Means Committee.
House and Senate Begin Budget Process
The House budget is on track to exceed the Conservative Texas Budget Coalition limitation while the Senate budget falls underneath by about $700 million.
Patrick Announces Senate Committee Assignments
House Committees are expected to be announced by Speaker Dennis Bonnen in the coming weeks.
Democrats Push Job-Killing Wage Mandates
Wage mandates serve as an onerous mandate that could threaten to shutter local businesses and price new workers out from employment.
Abbott, Patrick Prioritize Property Tax Relief in Inauguration
Texas’ “Big 3” have already discussed school finance reform and property tax relief in recent weeks.