393 amendments have been pre-filed ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.

393 amendments have been pre-filed ahead of Thursday’s budget debate.
The motion was tabled 141-2, with five members present but not voting, and two absent.
Proposed legislation would prohibit the death penalty for individuals found to have had a “severe mental illness” at the time of a capital offense.
Sen. Cornyn previously announced his reelection campaign.
As the Lottery Commission faces Sunset review, lawmakers are targeting its budget for cuts and redirection.
Sources say authorities have been unable to find Gary Grief, and he could have fled to Mexico. An attorney for Grief has disputed that claim.
Despite its national security framing, the bill is also drawing fire from some conservatives who argue it doesn’t go far enough.
Texas House leadership is helping push a Democrat’s bill that would benefit his own firm.
The debate also included criticism of the American Heart Association, which initially testified against the bill during a Senate committee hearing last month.
The agency has ordered EPIC and its affiliated entities to confirm within seven days that no construction activity has taken place.