Only four days into the session, Senate committees have considered almost all bills on the agenda, and the full chamber has already voted out several of them.
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Bill Aimed at Providing Tangible Property Tax Relief is Filed in the Texas House
The bill would work to bring the school maintenance and operations taxes to zero by using surplus monies to “buy down” those rates.
Bipartisan Senate Committee Approves Bill to Change Quorum Requirements
Proposed legislation moving through the Texas Senate could make it harder for Democrats to thwart the Legislature by leaving town.
New Democrat Lawsuit is Latest Wrinkle in Legislative Saga
Twenty-two absent Democrat lawmakers filed a lawsuit late Friday evening against Republican leaders.
Second Called Special Legislative Session Commences, Still No Quorum in House
With only 81 House lawmakers present and 68 absent, the House remains paralyzed and unable to conduct legislative business.
First Called Special Session Concludes With Nothing to Show
The Senate passed virtually everything on Abbott’s agenda, while the House remained paralyzed and unable to consider any of the items.
Abbott Announces a Second Special Session, With Extra Agenda Items
The second special session is slated to begin on Saturday, August 7.
GOP Lawmaker Files Bill to Prevent Lawmakers From Abandoning Their Responsibilities
The bill would set a limit to the amount of unexcused absences a lawmaker can have before their seat is declared vacant.
More Special Sessions on the Horizon, but What Will Change?
Republican leadership has been reluctant to do anything to compel absent lawmakers to return. How will they bring them back to the table?
New Mask Guidance From CDC Causes Further Confusion in Texas
The Legislature had the opportunity to end mask mandates, but they didn’t.