In what has been a recurring theme for the Texas House under the leadership of Speaker Dade Phelan, members of the chamber refused to show up for business again on Saturday. This marks the fourth time in two weeks a quorum was not present to conduct business.
But unlike previous years when the Democrats were breaking quorum to thwart policy work, the work stoppage has been caused by members of both parties.
Freshman State Rep. David Lowe said the law is designed to “put the final nail in the coffin of the child gender transition industry in Texas.”
Five Houston-area educators have been charged for their roles in the cheating scandal.
Although the number of property-taxing units is rising, school districts still impose the largest property tax burden.
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