It is still unclear whether state legislators will act on the news by hearing any of the filed legislation relating to Medicaid expansion this session.
Jeramy Kitchen
Texas House Gives Initial Approval to Constitutional Carry
After several hours of debate, several amendment attempts, and a few points of order, the bill passed on to third reading by a vote of 84 in support and 56 in opposition.
20 Republicans Join Democrats in Vote on Gender Modification
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) offered an amendment that would have prevented puberty blockers from being administered as part of a prescription drug savings program on House Bill 18. The amendment failed.
House ‘Liability Protection’ Bill Could Subject Businesses to Fauci Directives
“At the very least, any business that makes a good faith effort to substantially comply with state law, not CDC or DSHS “recommendations” and “protocols,” should be immune from suit.” – Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi
Phelan’s Approach to Emergency Powers Reform Stalls, While Senate Moves
The Texas Pandemic Response Act was heard on March 11 in House State Affairs Committee. More than a month later, it has yet to move.
Some GOP Lawmakers Holding Out on Support for Election Integrity Legislation
With 67 Democrats in the House almost assuredly in opposition to the bill, they would theoretically need to convince just nine Republicans to side with them to potentially kill any consideration of the omnibus election integrity bills.
Important Legislative Deadlines Draw Near
What is unknown to many citizen activists is whether their priorities are also priorities of the legislative leadership.
Republicans Sign on to Democrat Medicaid Expansion Bill
The bill currently boasts 69 authors, seven short of the 76-vote threshold for passage in the House of Representatives.
Kacal Strays From Majority of Republicans on Election Integrity
In a recent interview, the state representative stopped short of discussing any specific issues he had with the bill.
Jeff Younger: GOP Leadership Won’t Support Ending Child Gender Disfigurement
A father’s fight motivated grassroots in the Republican Party of Texas to make abolishing gender modification in minors a legislative priority for the current session.