Sunday, June 20th marks the last day the Governor can consider bills passed in the 87th Legislative Session.
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Cities Want Power to Jail Maskless Texans
Want Gov. Abbott to let them enforce “face covering” regulations.
Trump to Resume Campaign Rallies
Trump has not held a campaign rally since his March 2 event in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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.
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.
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Sitton Loses Railroad Commission Seat in Stunning Upset
Wright’s victory could have been helped by his name, which he shares with a longtime U.S. congressman from Texas who served as Speaker of the House.
Ratcliffe Renominated for Intelligence Post
Trump had previously offered him the post in July of last year, but Ratcliffe declined after a week.
Troy Nehls Attacks Texas Gun Owners
In a new video released by the National Association for Gun Rights, Nehls is shown taking aim at gun owners and the legislature.
Texas Wins ‘Winner Take All’ Electoral College Case
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals confirms Texas’ method of selecting presidential electors is in full compliance with the Constitution.
Dan Flynn Paid for Netflix With Campaign Cash
Flynn simply categorized the expenditures as “overhead.”
Fake Republican PAC Endorses Felon
The “Republican Voters of Texas PAC” is supporting a candidate who was convicted for running a timber theft operation.
Rand Paul Endorses Kathaleen Wall in Congressional Race
Wall is joined in the Republican primary by 14 other candidates.
Kevin Brady Receives Funding From Major Democrat Donor
Brady’s fourth-largest financial supporter is a pro-abortion law firm in New York.
Dan Flynn Betrayed Taxpayers, Supported Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Banning taxpayer-funded lobbying has been a priority of the Republican Party of Texas and even Gov. Greg Abbott.
Bouche Outraises Opponent in Montgomery County Chair Race
Texas Scorecard takes a look at where the money is coming from in the race for Montgomery County Republican Party chairman.
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Election Integrity Bills Race Against Deadlines
House calendar may kill key Senate reforms designed to make elections more secure and fight voter fraud.
Conroe ISD Trustees Discuss New Bond at Workshop
After voters rejected an $807 million bond, board president resorts to threatening “consequences” if second bond is voted down.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Removed from Calendar in Texas House
Scheduled to be heard by the House on Friday, it was pulled down shortly after the body gaveled in.
Hegar Revises Revenue Estimate, Over $500M in Extra Revenue
Lawmakers have a choice: grow government or give taxpayers their money back.
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.
Key Election Bills Slated for Hearings
As deadlines for passing legislation approach, Texas lawmakers take up election integrity bills in public hearings this week.
Texas to End Forced Annexation Statewide
Lawmakers pass a bill extending property rights protection to all Texans.
Will House Approve Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying?
State Sen. Bob Hall’s bill is the last remaining legislative vehicle this session for enacting a ban.
Texas House Approves Ban on Red-Light Cameras
The legislation marks the first bill passed out of the chamber by State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, who is currently serving his fourth term in the Texas House.
Conroe ISD Considers Placing Defeated Bond Back on Ballot
Ignoring the will of voters, trustees are open to bringing back a “zombie bond” identical to the one voters just rejected.