Middleton successfully moved his bill to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying through the Texas House State Affairs Committee.
Destin Sensky
Texas Legislature Inches Closer to Outright Red-Light Camera Ban
After testimony in the House, State Sen. Bob Hall pulled the grandfather clause from his legislation to ban red-light cameras; both versions return to outright ban them.
Constitutional Carry on the Ropes in Bonnen’s House?
The window is narrowing for the bill to receive a public hearing with enough time to survive the legislative process.
Cain Calls for Termination of Baytown Teacher
“No teacher should attempt to indoctrinate a child to their ideology, no matter who is in the White House.”
The Granny Tax is Back: Lawmakers are Trying to Tax Nursing Home Residents Again
Bills have been filed in both chambers to revive a measure that was defeated last session aimed at imposing a tax on the residents of nursing home facilities.
An Outright Red-Light Camera Ban at Risk in Texas Senate
“Either red-light cameras are unconstitutional or they’re not. I swore an oath to protect the Constitution, and I meant it. Any efforts to circumvent my constituents’ rights will be met with fury on the Texas House floor.”
Beto Builds Platform: Ban Guns, Allow Late-Term Abortion
O’Rourke is now on the record opposing gun ownership and supporting late-term abortion after less than a week on the presidential campaign trail.
Pecan Bill is 86th’s Occupational Licensing Battle in a Nutshell
According to Democrat State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, tackling West Texas’ pecan theft problem means you’ll need to pay the government for permission to buy pecans.
Spending, Teacher Pay Center of Discussion in School Finance Hearing
Administrators, Superintendents, and Austin-based lobby groups all agree on two things.
Lawmakers Consider Legal Protections for Gun Owners
“My son taps me on the shoulder and says, ‘Dad, you need to put your coat back on.’ And I do that. So, what you’re saying is, that person should be charged with a crime?”