Gov. Greg Abbott designated the violent Venezuelan gang as a foreign terrorist organization last year.
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What Makes a Special Session ‘Special’?
With multiple special sessions on the horizon, an explanation of how they operate and what makes them different.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Fundraise in Texas
DeSantis is backed by several big Texas Republican donors; however, his approval rating from Texans is still lower than Trump’s.
Texas Republican Lawmaker Promises to Refile COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Ban
State Rep. Brian Harrison said he would file the measure during every upcoming special legislative session.
Abbott Names John Scott as Interim Attorney General
First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster had previously told employees he would head the office in Paxton’s absence.
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Dan Patrick Bans Lawmaker-turned-lobbyist Chris Paddie From His Office
Patrick blasted the former lawmaker for being “disingenuous and unprofessional.”
Texas DPS Drops Appeal, Allows All Adults to Exercise Constitutional Carry
The state will no longer be appealing a decision allowing adults 18 and up to carry handguns without a license.
Democrats Defend State Rep. Jeff Leach for Supporting Democrat Committee Chairs
The Texas GOP has been amplifying its efforts to get lawmakers on the record on the issue.
Legislation Filed in Texas House to Ban Vehicle Kill Switches
“The freedom to travel within our own country is incredibly important, and steps must be taken now to ensure it is preserved.”
Gov. Abbott Touts Busing of Illegals as Answer to Border Invasion
“Strongly worded letters and social media posts will not save Texas.”
This Land Is Our Land … Not Communist China’s!
The only choice for the Texas Legislature is whether or not to be victimized by a hostile foreign power that wants what we have.
Texas School Superintendent Shake-ups Continue
Peaster ISD ousts popular superintendent; Midland and Northwest ISDs name lone finalists.
Expiring Title 42 Order Threatens Texans’ Safety
“The most effective wall was Title 42.”
Troubled Texas Military: Fighting Transparency
“He mentions how breast[s] are his weakness.”
School Choice: What Are the Options?
31 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. have programs to help parents pay for their children’s education.
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Texas House Republicans Light Up Board for Raising Smoking Age
A majority of Republican lawmakers in the Texas House approved the change.
House Rejects Sunset Recommendation to Abolish Plumber Board
When given the opportunity to close a state agency that the Sunset Commission has deemed unnecessary, the Texas House voted to extend it for another two years.
Hegar Revises Revenue Estimate, Over $500M in Extra Revenue
Lawmakers have a choice: grow government or give taxpayers their money back.
Time Running Out for Key Election Integrity Bills
With Senate bills in a race against the calendar, the House must act quickly to move priority election reforms across the finish line.
Are Bonnen and Zerwas Killing Spending Limit Bill?
While the Senate passed the bill on April 9, the bill has been languishing in the Texas House ever since.
Texas Lawmakers Speeding to Give Taxpayer Cash to F1 Race
Shortly after Formula One missed an important deadline, the chairman of The Circuit of the Americas began donating to several elected officeholders.
The Final Countdown: Dates to Know for the End of Session
As priority legislation continues to navigate the legislative process, these are the dates to keep in mind.
Privacy Rights Prevail in Battle over Drones
One of the 86th’s biggest behind-the-scenes battles has come to a close, and your privacy rights in relation to drones are safe for now.
Key Election Bills Slated for Hearings
As deadlines for passing legislation approach, Texas lawmakers take up election integrity bills in public hearings this week.
Instead of Property Tax Relief, House GOP Proposes a Study
House Bill 297 would also set a sunset date for the school property tax on Jan. 1, 2022 … unless a majority of lawmakers say otherwise in 2021.