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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.
Texans Look for More Progress on Protecting Elections
During special sessions, Patrick urges Abbott to prioritize election security bills that died in the House.
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House Adjourns Special Session, Remains At Odds With Senate on Property Tax Relief
The first of several special sessions ended almost as soon as it began, as the House and Senate remain divided on the issue of property tax relief (one of two items on the special session agenda), leading the House to adjourn Sine Die. While House and Senate...
Texas Lawmakers Respond to Gov. Abbott’s Special Legislative Session Priorities
With Texas’ first special legislative session underway, House lawmakers have started filing measures in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities. At the close of the 88th regular legislative session, Abbott called a special session to focus on border security and...
Advocates Ask Gov. Abbott to Widen His Special Session Call for Border Security
Following lawmakers’ failure to pass meaningful border security legislation, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has included border security in his call for a special session of the state Legislature. Abbott specifically asked for “legislation solely for the purpose of increasing...
Ahead of Enactment of New Legislation, More Sexually Explicit Material Found in Schools
Just days after the Texas Legislature passed legislation that would keep sexually explicit books out of school libraries and classrooms, parents are continuing to find books that are sexually explicit and promote transgender ideology on school library shelves. House...
ANALYSIS: Crony Establishment Will Veto Your Vote
Ken Paxton’s most egregious crimes were not those given as excuses for impeachment by 61 Democrats and 60 Republicans in the Texas House. His true, and most inexcusable crime, was to challenge the autocratic rule of the Lone Star State by an unholy alliance of...
Gov. Greg Abbott Calls Immediate Special Session on Property Taxes and Border Security
Mere hours following the conclusion of the regular legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the start of a special legislative session on property tax relief and border security “Many critical items remain that must be passed. Several special sessions will be...
Texas Legislature Adjourns with Unfinished Business
UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session on property taxes and border security. AUSTIN––Texas lawmakers have officially gaveled out “Sine Die,” ending the 88th Legislative Session Monday evening. During the 140-day session, several conservative priorities...
Donald Trump Calls out Gov. Greg Abbott for Being ‘Missing in Action’
Following the Texas House’s vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former President Donald Trump is calling out Gov. Greg Abbott for being “missing in action” over the impeachment. On Saturday, the House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton over disputed charges...
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s Popularity Plummets Following Lackluster Session
With the regular biennial legislative session coming to a close, new polling shows Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s popularity in his district has taken a dive following the Legislature’s failures to address priority issues. A poll of Republican voters in Phelan’s...