As part of an ongoing fight regarding property tax relief, the Texas House adjourned the first special session after just one day.
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Texas House Kills Pandemic Protections
Lawmakers in the Texas House ran out the clock to kill two measures that would have provided substantial protection against the abuses experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Corporate Welfare Program Passes Senate, Inching Closer to Becoming Law
The new program would replace the controversial Chapter 313 program opposed by Democrat and Republican activists.
Anti-Free Speech Efforts Die As Deadlines Pass
Time appears to have run out for a measure that would place limits on Texans’ right to free speech.
Texas House and Senate Spar Over School Choice
Democrats in both chambers complained about a Senate effort to pass school choice by adding the program to a measure providing teacher pay raises.
Texas House Kills Legislation to Ban Chinese Land Ownership
After passing the Senate in April, the measure was never given a hearing in the House.
Property Tax Relief Compromise Passes Texas House
The Senate is the final hurdle before the proposal can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Senators Sneak Anti-Free Speech Proposal Into Trivial Bill
Attorney Tony McDonald said the move is “totally inappropriate and underhanded.”
Schools and Big Business Lobby Senate Committee for New Corporate Welfare Program
Advocates for House Bill 5 said Texas needs a replacement for the defunct Chapter 313 program to maintain an economic advantage over other states.
Measure Authorizing Interstate Border Security Compact Heads to Governor
Legislation authorizing Gov. Greg Abbott to partner with other states to secure the border awaits his signature as governors across the country respond to his plea for help with the ongoing crisis.