Within four days, the Senate saw legislation filed by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) seeking to provide for additional property tax relief and quickly passed it out of the chamber. If the bill passes, it is estimated that the owner of a home with a taxable...
On Tuesday, the Texas Senate passed yet another bill intended to reform the power of government during declared emergencies and disasters. Meanwhile, the Texas House has yet to take up any similar legislation. Authored by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston),...
On Thursday, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 10, banning the controversial practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying. Currently, Texas city and county government officials are allowed to spend citizens’ money to hire lobbyists—who often work against citizens. SB 10,...
