Courts in Bexar and Dallas counties had previously issued temporary restraining orders against Abbott’s prohibition on mask mandates.
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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.
First Lawmaker Calls for Special Session to Review Disaster Declarations
Though the Texas Legislature is scheduled to reconvene in January of 2021, State Rep. Mike Lang (R–Granbury) is the first lawmaker to tell Abbott we can’t wait that long.
Texas Senator Warns Abbott: Contact Tracing Could Permanently Stain Legacy
“In the COVID-19 scenario, contact tracing is technically wrong, financially wrong, and morally wrong.”
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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.
Report: Some Lawmakers Receiving Campaign Cash from Disgraced Dennis Bonnen
State Reps. Briscoe Cain and Jared Patterson also accepted money from State Rep. Dustin Burrows, Bonnen’s accomplice.
New Ad Blasts ‘Pro-Choice Republican’ Kay Granger
For the first time in her 23-year congressional stint, Granger faces a serious challenge in the Republican primary election.
Democrat Crushed in Fort Bend County Runoff
Gary Gates defeats Eliz Markowitz in House District 28 special election runoff.
Trump to Become First President to Attend March for Life
Past Republican presidents—from George Bush to Ronald Reagan—have not attended the pro-life rally in person.
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Texas House Votes to Kick Can on Real Reform to Teacher Retirement System
Only State Rep. Jonathan Stickland voted against the effort to pass the buck.
Senate Moves to Close Legislature-to-Lobby Revolving Door
A prohibition on serving as an elected official and a lobbyist simultaneously, however, was stripped from the bill in a floor amendment.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform…Yet Again
According to Burrows, a committee substitute to the Senate companion—Senate Bill 2—will be drafted and passed out of committee in the coming days.
House Committee Gives Green Light to Red-Light Camera Ban
The bill will now be sent to the House Committee on Calendars, the final hurdle before reaching the House floor.
Cruz and Cornyn Join Texas Senate Republicans in Demanding Border Security
“I call upon Senate Democrats, in Texas and Washington, to stop playing partisan politics. Come together. Let’s solve this problem,” said Cruz.
Grassroots Call on Abbott to Provide Permanent Property Tax Relief
“We call on you to demand better of our Republican legislators before they surrender the state to Democrat control.”
Senate Strikes Against Job-Killing Sick Leave Mandates
Creighton argued that an inconsistent patchwork of regulations from city to city makes it difficult for cities to attract new businesses and create jobs.
Texas House Delays Property Tax Reform Bill
Some Republicans had reportedly threatened to vote against the bill without an amendment to add school districts back in.
Conroe ISD for Sale?
Government contractors are working together to shovel more debt onto taxpayers.
Bill to Raise Smoking Age Gets Senate Approval
This marks Patrick’s first legislative priority that has received the support of more Democrats than Republicans to pass out of the chamber.