With only a matter of hours left to pass priority House bills placed on the calendar, the Texas House left while the sun was still out.
Texas Republicans
Tick-Tock Goes the Legislative Clock
As deadlines loom, the window is nearly closed on many priorities still stuck in the legislative process in the Texas House.
House Speaker Kills Abortion Abolition Amendment
House leadership tacitly admits that “abortion prohibition bill” does not actually prohibit abortion.
Election Integrity Advocates Expect Results From Texas Lawmakers
The clock is ticking for the Legislature to pass priority election reforms. Grassroots advocates expect no less.
Senate Passes Another Emergency Powers Reform Bill, House Reluctant to Take Up Issue
Bills reforming the executive branch and local government authorities have now passed the Senate but face uncertainty in House.
Top Election Integrity Bills Maneuvered Through Texas House Committee
Advocates wait and see, as priority election reforms move through the Texas Legislature.
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.
Senate Files New Constitutional Carry Bill After Public Pressure
It is unclear why a bill was suddenly and conspicuously filed after the deadline, when the Senate could have either acted on the constitutional carry bill passed by the House or taken up the bill already filed in its chamber.
Election Integrity Bills Stack Up in Texas House
The House has passed only one Republican-priority election integrity measure, while the Senate has passed five.
More Election Integrity Bills Move Through Texas Legislature
The clock is running on Republican grassroots’ top legislative priorities. Texas Scorecard is tracking the progress of key election integrity bills.