The 88th Texas legislative session became a battleground for the energy industry with the introduction of a slew of bills that could disproportionately harm the renewables market. The most extreme bills initially failed to make it out of House committees, but all were reintroduced by the Senate i...
Texas set to enter 89th legislative session with substantial budget surplusThe state of Texas has a big budget surplus, nearly $24 billion. Some lawmakers want to focus on giving homeowners more property tax relief and others want to spend some of the surplus on the key infrastructure...
The Texas Water Conservation Association (TWCA) has provided a summary of the 88th Legislative Session in Texas, which focused on the budget, social issues, and water-related issues. A total of 8,345 bills were filed, with 1,256 passing both chambers and 76 being vetoed by Gov...
Clardy dropped the bill before it went for a vote. Since then, the ombudsman office has worked with the Texas Assisted Living Association directly to institute many of the changes Tilton hoped to see within the organization's framework without requiring legislative intervention. Making changes actual...
Greg Abbott talk during on the first day of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in Austin, Texas, Jan. 10, 2023. Abbott and Paxton are looking to settle political scores within their own party in the Tuesday, May 27, 2024, primary runoff elections. Abbott is focusing on GOP m...
During the 88th Legislative Session, Power Up Texas fought hard to protect the future of renewable energy in Texas and were successful in combating many pieces of legislation that aimed to stop production altogether. Legislation put forth included provisions that would cost Texas consumers, grow the...
88thLegislative Session Report Part 1: TCJL Priority Bills Passed in the 88thSession Part 2: Civil Justice-Related Bills that Failed in 2023 Part 3: How Did TCJL’s Statement of Conservative Business Principles Fare? Part 4: Eminent Domain Update ...
In the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustee’s continued efforts to protect the future of Texas public education, the Board approved and adopted legislative priorities for the Texas 89th Legislative Session, which begins on January 14, 2025 and will address a number of issues that will affect FBISD...
Texas state Senator Charles Schwertner has introduced a bill in the new legislative session to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the Lone Star State. “It’s time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” the Republican politician and physician said while ...
Brian and Derek discuss the people, policy, and politics that drive Texas, including: a look back on the 88th Legislative Session, a peek into the current Special Session regarding Border Security and Property Taxes, and peering into future Special Sessions regarding School Choice....