National Democrats say Texas is a battleground state in 2020, and they’re taking action to flip six House seats and a statewide seat for the first time in decades.
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Swanson Passes Legal Protections for Gun Owners
Gun rights advocates are cheering the victory, especially in light of the behind-the-scenes deal brokering by leadership to quietly kill pro-gun bills and prevent them from coming to the floor.
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Gets Senate Approval
This marks Patrick’s first legislative priority that has received the support of more Democrats than Republicans to pass out of the chamber.
Bonnen Casts Shade on Grassroots Over Criticisms of Texas House
Bonnen shot back on radio at conservatives who have criticized his chamber’s handling of the state’s top issues this session.
Texas Senate Passes Born-Alive Infant Protection Act
Outshining the U.S. Congress, on Monday the Texas Senate passed a measure strengthening legal protections afforded to infant children born alive following a botched abortion.
Abortion Activist Wendy Davis Confirms She is Mulling Another Run
Wendy Davis confirmed she is mulling a run for Congress, but not for the office she was rumored to have been considering.
Clardy Votes with Democrats to Advance Anti-Gun Agenda Out of Committee
Gun rights advocates testified in committee that the bill’s broad and vague language leaves wiggle room for the program to include gun control advocacy.
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Headed to Senate Floor
Bill that would raise the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 escapes committee and now heads to the Senate floor.
First Priority Pro-Life Bill Passed Out of Senate
“Texas taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to subsidize the abortion industry with their tax dollars.”
Texas Senate Moves to Protect Religious Liberty
“SB 17 seeks to give a defense against the undeniable assault on people of faith in their professions. We should not force occupational license holders to check their faith at the door.”