The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: Bills that have passed; bills still in play, and; bills that were killed or failed – another update in these closing days of the 89th Texas Legislature.
Also, you’ll hear from Senator Bettencourt and Lieutenant Governor Patrick on the successful property tax relief package that has passed. We are very fortunate that the House decided to largely go along with the Senate’s focus on increasing the Homestead Exemption. You can watch the full press conference from this afternoon here.
Other items covered:
- Paxton Urges Texas House to Pass Legislation to Ensure the Prosecution of Voter Fraud and Uphold Election Integrity
- TPPF Urges Members to Oppose House Bill 2512
- Gov. Abbott Signs $16B Housing Fix, HB 21 to End Abusive Housing Finance Tax Deals
- Sen.Bettencourt’s SB 38 to End Texas’ Squatters Crisis Heads to Gov’s Desk to Become Law!
- Texas to expand how schools discipline students
- HB 4 Passes Senate 23-8 to Restore A-F Ratings, Replace Outdated STAAR, & Halt Lawfare
- ‘Orphan’ oil wells targeted in new law headed to Gov. Abbott’s desk
- State Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raise, New Transparency and Accountability Standards
- With added protections, Texas House passes ‘Campus Protection Act’ to regulate free speech
- $1.5B investment in Texas’ film program headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk – Investment!? Give away to the movie industry.
- Local Gun “Buyback” Ban Heads to Abbott’s Desk
- Texas House Kills Bill That Could Have Saved 19,000 Babies a Year– more on this travesty in this story: Abortion pill crackdown, trans ‘bathroom bill’ die in Texas House
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