Advocates wait and see, as priority election reforms move through the Texas Legislature.
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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.
Texas House Gives Initial Approval to Constitutional Carry
After several hours of debate, several amendment attempts, and a few points of order, the bill passed on to third reading by a vote of 84 in support and 56 in opposition.
20 Republicans Join Democrats in Vote on Gender Modification
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) offered an amendment that would have prevented puberty blockers from being administered as part of a prescription drug savings program on House Bill 18. The amendment failed.
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.
Legislative Priority Progress Report: Election Integrity
Democrats demagogue, but Republicans hold the legislative power.
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.