In addition to the developments contained in our release dated July 17, 2023, the second special legislative session ended recently in Texas with passage of several significant property tax bills, addressing administrative and compliance issues. The following bills should be noted. Property Tax ...
2023 Pro-Life Standout Freshman: Nate Schatzline Texas Right to Life had an ambitious agenda in the Texas Capitol this year to… Abortion December 15, 20230 Disappointments of the 88th Legislature 2023 offered a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to pass Pro-Life bills for the first… ...
On Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott signed seven bills into law regarding the 2nd Amendment. Texas Blue Alert for man wanted in shooting of Texas police officer discontinued Updated: Jun. 17, 2021 at 4:52 AM GMT+8| By Staff A Blue Alert issued early Monday for a man wanted in connection...
Legislation that was passed in some, but not all chambers, included bills that would have: Allowed law enforcement to arrest and drive to the border migrants who cross illegally and force them back to Mexico. Those who wouldn’t go, would be charged with a crime and held in detentio...
Two Democratic State Representatives have joined the Speaker's race: Ana Maria Ramos and John Bryant, both of Dallas. Because the Democrats are in the minority in the Legislature, neither is likely to win. John Wiley Price: 40 years in elected office in Dallas County ...
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The bill passed with an 18-4 vote but has still not passed through the House where they are unable to have a quorum since a group of Democrats are out-of-state. The state legislature’s special session ends on August 6th. The legislation on school curriculum also includes a lis of requi...
Thursday marked the last day that bills can be scheduled in the Texas state House before the legislature adjourns May 29. The Community Safety committee had voted to advance the bill Monday, after two Republicans voted with the committee's Democrats, days after adeadly shooting over the weekend...
The agency, however, will not make a decision to approve any application until after the session concludes, in case the Legislature passes bills that expand the program. The three dispensaries now open are all in central Texas, with two in Austin and one in Schulenberg, about 100 miles west...
In June 2023, the Texas state legislature’s enactment of House Bill 19 created a new business court with 11 divisions, joining nearly 30 other states that have established specialized business courts. Five divisions will begin operations on September...