They request he add it to the ongoing special session agenda for consideration by lawmakers. Legislation has been filed to do as much but has yet to move through the legislative process.
Jeramy Kitchen
No Movement on Vaccine Mandates by Lawmakers
Though several lawmakers in each legislative chamber have filed legislation to address the issue—which is on Abbott’s special session agenda—it has not been prioritized.
Trump Endorses Against State Sen. Kel Seliger
Compared Seliger to “Texas version of Mitt Romney” while touting the credentials of one of Seliger’s announced primary election challengers.
Proposed House Redistricting Map is on the Move, With Few Changes in Committee
In a Republican-controlled House, some Republican-leaning districts are drawn to favor Democrats.
Activists Fight Back Against Proposal to Turn Tarrant County House District Blue
The House Redistricting Committee considered the proposed House boundaries as a part of the decennial redistricting process. State Rep. Jeff Cason represents the only district that seeks to advantage Democrats.
Trump Lauds Texas Senate for Moving Forward With Election Audit Legislation
Calls current secretary of state audit “weak.”
Troxclair Changes Course, Runs for Proposed Newly Created House District
The ongoing redistricting process in the Texas Legislature and proposed boundaries mean she would potentially no longer live within the Senate district she was a candidate for.
Explainer: Texas’ New Social Media Censorship Protections Law
The legislation took different forms throughout the last few months’ legislative saga. What does the final version do, and how did we get here?
Where Priorities Stand 1 Week Into the Third Special Session
More than one week into the ongoing special session, both legislative chambers are on two completely different ends of progress.
On the Cusp of a Legislative Shakeup
With 11 House and two Senate lawmakers already announcing they are not seeking re-election to their current positions, more are expected once the redistricting process concludes, setting the stage for a potential shakeup in the 2022 election cycle.