What remains unclear is whether Abbott will be willing to rein in his own powers if any of the bills make it through the entirety of the legislative process.
Jeramy Kitchen
Activists Rally at Capitol in Support of Abolishing Abortion
“We want to be ruled by laws passed through the Legislature, not by a ruling from the Supreme Court.” – State Rep. Bryan Slaton
Conservative Activists Tired of Being ‘Deprioritized’ in Committee Hearings
One thing is certain: The process as it stands today makes it very difficult for average Texans to fully participate in the legislative process.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Bill Receives Hearing in House
Last session, the bill was ultimately voted down. This year, supporters are hopeful for a different outcome.
Halfway Through Session, What Has Happened and Where We Stand
Thus far, bills related to ERCOT reform and utility protection related to the winter storm have consumed much of the oxygen in the legislature.
Rural Broadband, Abbott’s Top Priority, Gets Hearing in Legislature
Approximately 90% of all Texans without broadband access reside in rural areas and barriers to broadband adoption and deployment include both market demand and the economics of population density.
Patrick Implores Abbott to Step In on Electrical Billing Issue
“The House took no action this week, they adjourned. So it leaves it to the governor.”
Texas to Crack Down on Human Trafficking, as Biden Administration Loosens Border Security
This comes amidst a ramp-up of efforts by the state to address an exponential increase in migrants from South America.
Senate Abruptly Passes Electrical Pricing Bill in Just Hours
In a matter of hours, the Senate not only had a bill filed after the normal filing deadline but saw it shepherded through the legislative process in the Senate.
Which Chairmen Will Be Responsible for GOP Legislative Priorities?
A breakdown of the committees and potential prospects for GOP priorities moving forward.