Parker’s move shows that NASCAR is more important to him than the Republican Party of Texas’ priorities.
Cary Cheshire
Despite Opposition, House Passes Hailstorm Lawsuit Reform
Some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to oppose the legislation and tried to water it down.
Huffines Passes Bill to End Vehicle Inspections
In passing the legislation, Huffines was joined by his Republican colleagues and seven Democrats.
House Beats Back Efforts at Greater Transparency In Ethics Debate
Cain’s amendment spurred lawmakers to come out of the woodwork, including those who rarely speak at the microphone, to oppose greater transparency.
Texas Joins Call for a Convention of States
Texas becomes the eleventh of 34 states needed to call the convention.
Legislation to Ban Sanctuary Cities Passes to Abbott’s Desk
The legislation will now proceed to Abbott’s desk where he is expected to quickly sign it into law.
Jeff Leach Announces Run for Re-Election
Decision applauded as “putting the good of Texas ahead of his own ambitions.”
Texas House Votes to Allow School Districts to Raise Property Taxes
A strong majority of House GOP opposed the tax measure, but it inexplicably has support among some senators.
Texas Right to Life Calls for Action on Pro-Life Legislation
Surrounded by conservative members of the Texas House, the state’s oldest pro-life organization called on House lawmakers to pass lifesaving legislation before the legislative deadline.
Conservatives Defeat Veteran Redefinition Bill
In a rare display of commonsense, House lawmakers emphatically rejected a proposal to redefine who is and who is not a veteran in state law.