Republican State Rep. Matt Schaefer (Tyler) unsuccessfully attempted to amend legislation issuing billions of dollars more to universities and colleges with a measure that would also slow the increase of tuition.
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No Movement on Vaccine Mandates by Lawmakers
Though several lawmakers in each legislative chamber have filed legislation to address the issue—which is on Abbott’s special session agenda—it has not been prioritized.
While House is Paralyzed, Senate Moves Quickly on Special Session Items
The Senate has passed seven of the 11 items on the special session agenda, including election integrity, bail reform, and social media censorship.
As Special Session Kicks Off, Border Security Bills Get Filed
When the same bills were filed during the 87th regular session, Republican leadership chose not to prioritize the issue.
Deadline Looms for Abbott to Consider Bills
Sunday, June 20th marks the last day the Governor can consider bills passed in the 87th Legislative Session.
House Rejects Proposal to Ban Mask Mandates With Help of Republicans
Seven Republican lawmakers voted with Democrats to allow both the governor and local governments to be able to require the wearing of masks when responding to a pandemic.
Where Priorities Stand With Nearly 1 Month Left in Session
This is the phase of the legislative session where almost anything can happen—but almost assuredly, very little will.
Biden Attempts to Force Medicaid Expansion in Texas
It is still unclear whether state legislators will act on the news by hearing any of the filed legislation relating to Medicaid expansion this session.
Phelan’s Approach to Emergency Powers Reform Stalls, While Senate Moves
The Texas Pandemic Response Act was heard on March 11 in House State Affairs Committee. More than a month later, it has yet to move.
Some GOP Lawmakers Holding Out on Support for Election Integrity Legislation
With 67 Democrats in the House almost assuredly in opposition to the bill, they would theoretically need to convince just nine Republicans to side with them to potentially kill any consideration of the omnibus election integrity bills.