The Senate remains strong in its commitment to raising the homestead exemption but offers an olive branch to business owners.
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Angela Paxton to Take Part in Impeachment Trial of Husband Ken Paxton
The Republican Party of Texas has condemned the impeachment attempt.
Abbott Vetoes Bills as House and Senate Remain Divided on Property Tax Relief
The vetoed bills represent around 6 percent of the 1,250 House and Senate bills that were sent to the governor.
Patrick: Abbott is Threatening to ‘Destroy’ Legislature’s Work
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to veto a significant amount of legislation if lawmakers cannot deliver on property tax relief.
Patrick Says Good Faith Negotiations With Phelan Have Been Broken
Patrick says he didn’t like the corporate welfare expansion bill but passed it to increase natural gas plants.
Field of Challengers Grows Against House Speaker Dade Phelan
Phelan has come under fire this session for failing to pass legislation on a variety of conservative priorities.
‘Baloney’: Lawyers Blast House’s Political Assassination of Impeached AG Ken Paxton
High-profile attorneys Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell will be part of the team representing Paxton in his upcoming Senate trial.
Speaker Dade Phelan Receives First Challenger in GOP Primary
Shilo Platts is the first candidate to announce a campaign in Phelan’s House district.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Challenges Gov. Abbott to Debate on Property Tax Relief
As the standoff over property tax relief continues, Patrick says he hasn’t spoken with Abbott in over a week.
New Organization Launched to Compete With Texas Association of School Boards
Texans for Excellence in Education says they want to end TASB’s decades-long monopoly.