Banking lobbyist calls gold industry “predatory” at Senate hearing.
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Analysis: They Had Time
House members now claim they did not have time to pass conservative legislation.
Texas Senators Rework House Border Security Measure
The measure would create a criminal penalty for improper entry from a foreign nation.
House to Abbott: School Choice Is Dead For Now
Just yesterday, Abbott said he had reached an agreement with House Speaker Dade Phelan on a compromise bill.
Republican State Representative Claims Texans Already Have School Choice
School choice advocates reject State Rep. Drew Darby’s claims that school choice is a “coordinated attack” on government schools.
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Texas Lawmakers Push for Weaker School Bond Ballot Transparency
School district officials and bond beneficiaries lobbied to change ballot language that warns voters that “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”
Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act Approved by Senate
The measure codifies portions of Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing emergency executive order recognizing an individual’s right to “informed consent.”
Republican Lawmaker Kills Amendment That Would Protect Children From Gender Mutilation
The amendment would have prevented children’s hospitals from receiving grant money if they provide gender mutilating surgeries.
Senate Lawmakers Consider Creating a List of Corrupt Foreign Actors
“It is imperative that we take action to combat corruption and safeguard our communities from its destructive effects,” said Melissa Ford Maldonado.
Texas Senate Passes More Measures to Improve Elections
Only one elections-related measure has made it to the House floor.
Texas State University Sued for First Amendment Violations
An organization has filed a lawsuit against the university because of two policies they say are designed to stifle free speech.
Disapproval for Gambling in Texas Skyrockets
New poll reveals Texas Republican voters see bringing casinos to Texas as a “bad bet.”
Democrat Wants Ranchers to Pay When Illegal Aliens Damage Property
“Let’s just say that their response to State Rep. Anchia would require quite a few redactions of words,” said Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith.
Lawmaker Wants to Ensure Students Learn About Pregnancy
State Sen. Angela Paxton’s bill would add instruction about fetal development to the state’s middle school health curriculum.
Texans Demand Action to Secure the Border
The “How Many More?” rally is calling on state officials to pass border security legislation.
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Republican Party of Texas Considering Rule Change Undermining Grassroots
An amendment pushed by the president of the Texas Republican County Chairmen’s Association would weaken grassroots’ ability to hold party chairmen accountable for misbehavior.
Fallon Makes Surprise Announcement, Exploring Senate Challenge to Cornyn
“Who do you think will be a better general election candidate … to energize the base and every right-of-center voter in the state. Do you think it’s the incumbent?”
Patrick Standing by Calls for Gun Control: NRA is “Just Wrong on This”
Patrick has not backed away from calls for expanding background checks, saying it’s “the right thing to do.”
NRA Blasts Patrick’s Gun-Control Proposal
“Instead of trampling the freedom of law-abiding Americans, the government should focus upon actual solutions.”
Abbott Takes Executive Action on Gun Violence
Meanwhile, talk of a potential special session to address gun violence is beginning to build in the Capitol.
Saginaw Proposes Property Tax Hike
City council recommends a tax rate that would raise Saginaw homeowners’ city tax bills 57 percent from six years ago.
Abbott Urges Compromise on Gun Laws
“If Democrats really want to change the law, they need to stop talking to cameras and start talking to colleagues in the Capitol to reach consensus.”
Debate on Second Amendment Engulfs Social Media Again
Texas politicians are not missing an opportunity to promote their positions on the contentious issue of gun control.
Will House Republicans Back Bonnen’s Candidate?
A few potential candidates have emerged, but only one is backed by Bonnen and his leadership team: State Rep. Jim Murphy.
Smithee: GOP Caucus Has “Texas-Sized Mess On Its Hands”
“The current strategy of ignoring the situation and hoping it goes away is simply not working.”