The lieutenant governor says the Texas Lottery Commission’s sudden reversal on online courier sales won’t stop the Senate from investigating.
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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.
Parents Prepare for Special Session on Education
Texas Education 911 says parents were “left out” of the legislature’s school reform discussions.
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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.
Gambling Expansion Moves in Texas House Despite Opposition in the Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said casino expansion does not have support among Senate Republicans.
Carroll ISD Trustees Call on Other Districts to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
The district was the first to leave the controversial taxpayer-funded organization.
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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.
Commentary: The Virus’ Uneven Path
In its most recent update, the Texas Workforce Commission reported 286,000 unemployment benefit claims across the Houston region, the highest number in the state.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Texas Democrats’ Vote-by-Mail Mandate
Democrats’ plans to force universal mail-ballot voting based on fear of the coronavirus are put on hold again.
Paxton: Employees Must Consent to Payroll Deductions for Public Sector Unions
Paxton’s opinion is a welcome step in the right direction, but Texans’ speech rights will be better protected by actions rather than mere words.
Biedermann Blasts Abbott’s ‘Nonexistent’ Leadership on Alamo Plan
The most vocal lawmaker against the Alamo Cenotaph relocation says the governor has not replied to his multiple letters.
Abbott Slowly Loosens Grip, Announces Third Phase of Reopening
As the number of unemployed Texans due to the crisis continues to climb, calls to reopen Texas continue to get louder and more urgent.
Two Texas Republicans to Headline Push for LGBTQ Legislation
State Reps. Sarah Davis and Todd Hunter prepare to defy the Republican Party of Texas platform.
New Concerns Raised Over Company Tasked With Contact Tracing
State Rep. Steve Toth warns Abbott of “damning” HIPAA medical privacy concerns with MTX Group.