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...
88th Legislative Victory: HB 4635By Melissa Ford Maldonado|June 30, 2023 Subscribe on Youtube Share House Bill 4635, or the Texas Racketeering Act, creates new civil and criminal penalties for those engaged in organized crime. By targeting their financial assets, Texas can aggressively prosecute...
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...
In a 140-day legislative session, overcoming all of these steps can sometimes be a staggering task. Indeed, under the Texas Constitution, the first 30 days of each session is set apart for the filing of bills and the next 30 days are set apart for committee hearings, leaving only 80 days...