State Sen. Bryan Hughes says his bill “makes it easy to vote and hard to cheat.”
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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.”
Texas Supreme Court Denies Democrats’ Vote-by-Mail Expansion Scheme
Justices agree lack of immunity to the coronavirus is not a “disability” that qualifies voters to cast mail ballots.
Asked to Trim Spending by 5 Percent, Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Pledges Double
“While Texas might just be reopening, we will feel the economic impact of this pandemic for a long while.”
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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.
Voting Underway in Texas House Special Runoffs
Voters in House Districts 28, 100, and 148 head back to the polls starting January 21 for special runoff elections to fill vacant seats.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 16, 2020)
The discussion this week turns to the controversial plans for the Alamo.
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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.
State Spending Limits Legislation Approved in Senate
SB 1891, which strengthens the state’s spending cap, passed the chamber 20-11.
Wall Street Journal Calls Out Texas’ Soaring Property Tax Bills
Texas is ranked third nationwide for average property tax rates, behind only New Jersey and Illinois.