Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Senate Passes State Budget The Texas Senate passed their version of a $336 billion spending plan for the next two years that would boost teacher pay, establish a school voucher program, and cut property taxes,...

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Bill Filing Deadline Last Friday – the 60th day of the session -- was the last day members of the House and Senate could file bills for the session.  Anything filed now would take a 4/5ths approval from each...

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Bill Filing Deadline Today is the 60th day of the regular session.  80 more to go. Today is the last day that members can file legislation in the House and Senate.  As of now, there have been over 5,400 House...