by Joey Bennett | Apr 6, 2023 | News
The legislative session has completed its 13th week. 8 weeks to go. The legislature will take a brief break after today’s proceedings for the Easter weekend. Here’s what’s happening: House Debating Budget The House convened this morning and began debate on House...
by Joey Bennett | Mar 31, 2023 | News
The legislative session has completed its 12th week. 9 weeks to go. Here’s what’s happening: Proposal to Ban Drag Shows The legislature this session has focused on issues related to transgender individuals and drag show performers. Two bills were heard this week in...
by Joey Bennett | Mar 24, 2023 | News
The legislative session has completed its eleventh week. 10 weeks to go. Here’s what’s happening: Senate Passes Property Tax Reduction Measures The Texas Senate unanimously approved several measures that would reduce overall property taxes for homeowners and...
by Joey Bennett | Mar 17, 2023 | News
The legislative session has completed its tenth week. 11 weeks to go. Here’s what’s happening: Bills on Border Protection Legislation related to border protection will continue to be priorities for both Houses this session. The House package includes two bills that...
by Joey Bennett | Mar 10, 2023 | News
The legislative session has completed its eighth week. 12 weeks to go. Here’s what’s happening: First Items for Budget Surplus Lawmakers entered the session with a $33 billion surplus on hand for the budget that will be written for the 2024-25 biennium. ...