The measure would allow the attorney general’s office to step in if they suspect that a certain foreign purchase would create a national security risk.
State
John Perez Challenges Incumbent State Rep for Houston Seat
Perez has focused on incumbent State Rep. Mano DeAyala’s vote to impeach Paxton in his campaign for the Houston district.
Lawmaker Asks Abbott to Add Unfinished Conservative Priorities to Special Session
“Governor Abbott is right to call the legislature back for school choice, but that is not enough,” said State Rep. Brian Harrison.
Harris and Dallas County Republicans Support Censure of Speaker Phelan
Both resolutions say Phelan has violated Republican Party of Texas principles and legislative priorities.
Dan Patrick: Dade Phelan Needs to Be a Man, Admit Paxton Impeachment Was Wrong
Since AG Ken Paxton was acquitted on Saturday, Patrick has been critical of the House-led impeachment.
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Texas Lawmakers Approve Expansion to the Alternatives to Abortion Program
During the House budget debate, state representatives approved an $80 million increase in funding for crisis pregnancy centers.
House Republicans Join Democrats to Vote Against School Choice in State Budget
Majority of the House signals opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative priority.
Texas Senate Votes to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
“The concept is really simple: Don’t use the taxpayers’ money to lobby against taxpayers.”
Texas Senate Bans Drag Shows Targeting Children
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he will not allow kids to be “sexualized and scarred for life by harmful drag performances.”
Texas House Unanimously Approves Costly Data Privacy Overhaul
The proposal is modeled after the California Consumer Privacy Act and backed by corporations like Microsoft and Walmart, but critics say it would be costly and ineffective.
Texas Medical Board Reinstates License of Doctor Who Defied Mask Mandates
Dr. Eric Hensen has been fighting the TMB for years over the mask mandate policy.
Texas Senate Approves Legislation to Rein in Radical District Attorneys
“These actions set a dangerous precedent and severely undermine the authority of the Legislature.” –State Sen. Joan Huffman
ANALYSIS: ‘Education Freedom’ Faces House Test
Will the Texas House again use the budget debate to engage in the ritualistic sacrifice of “school choice” to appease the gods of government growth and public education?
Senate Blocks Medical Mandates, Future Shutdowns
Legislation banning government-enforced vaccine and mask mandates passes in the Texas Senate.
Texas Republican Attempts to Block School Choice Funding
State Rep. Charlie Geren is siding with Democrats to potentially prevent Texas from funding school choice in the state budget.
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Abbott Caves, Says Local Governments Can Require Businesses to Require Masks
After initially preventing local governments from penalizing citizens for not wearing masks, Abbott gives his blessing to Bexar County’s loophole.
Lawsuit Filed Against Abbott Over Shutdown Orders, Contact Tracing
Will Attorney General Ken Paxton defend Abbott’s contact tracing program against allegations it violates the First and Fourth Amendments?
Cities Want Power to Jail Maskless Texans
Want Gov. Abbott to let them enforce “face covering” regulations.
Cat Parks Enters Race for RPT Vice Chair Against Alma Perez Jackson
Parks is challenging incumbent Vice Chairman Alma Perez Jackson, a seasoned conservative activist from Bexar County who was elected to the position in 2018.
Dan Patrick Skewers Fellow Republican George P. Bush Over Alamo Management
Patrick joined in the criticism of George P. Bush, saying “nobody has put the Alamo more at risk.”
Company That Won Texas Contact Tracing Contract Celebrates LGBTQ Ruling
Though the Texas Legislature has rejected past efforts to create a protected class of individuals based on sexual behavior, the CEO of MTX Group applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Texas AG Warns Again: Don’t Mislead About Vote-by-Mail Laws
Paxton says criminal sanctions are possible for officials who falsely advise to voters that they can “check the disability box” and claim fear of the coronavirus as a reason to vote by mail.
Texas Democrats Drop Losing Lawsuit to Force Vote-by-Mail
Democrats admit defeat in state court, but Texas continues to fight their push for universal vote-by-mail in federal court.
Franchise Tax Hurts Businesses, Texans
While the tax was sold as a way to lower property taxes, it actually brings in a small fraction of Texas’ revenue, and property taxes have continued to climb.
Potential Penalties Coming for Tax-Hiking Cities and Counties?
Two lawmakers say they are exploring legislation to penalize taxing entities that take advantage of the coronavirus to raise taxes without voter approval.