With only a matter of hours left to pass priority House bills placed on the calendar, the Texas House left while the sun was still out.
Jeramy Kitchen
Tick-Tock Goes the Legislative Clock
As deadlines loom, the window is nearly closed on many priorities still stuck in the legislative process in the Texas House.
House Rejects Proposal to Ban Mask Mandates With Help of Republicans
Seven Republican lawmakers voted with Democrats to allow both the governor and local governments to be able to require the wearing of masks when responding to a pandemic.
Bill to Protect Women’s Sports Gets New Life
Internal House politics seemingly motivated the bill’s revival.
House Speaker Kills Abortion Abolition Amendment
House leadership tacitly admits that “abortion prohibition bill” does not actually prohibit abortion.
Constitutional Carry Gets Approval in Texas Senate
Ultimately, the measure passed by a vote of 18 in favor and 13 in opposition after being amended several times, altering the House’s approved version.
Controversial Texas Pandemic Response Act Gets a New Revision
“With HB 3, House Republicans are endorsing the biggest policy mistake and invasion of personal liberties in our lifetime and setting the stage for it to happen again.“ – Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi
Senate Passes Another Emergency Powers Reform Bill, House Reluctant to Take Up Issue
Bills reforming the executive branch and local government authorities have now passed the Senate but face uncertainty in House.
Improved Budget Outlook From State Comptroller
The estimate has increased by $3.12 billion from the original estimate.
Authorities Clear Lobbyist of Alleged Legislative Staffer Drugging
Lawyers for Rick Dennis say he was framed after Texas DPS says “no crime occurred.”