The Latest | January 25, 2023

The legislative session is underway, and it has been an eventful week so far.  Here’s what’s happening: Senate Committee Appointments Released On Monday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the session.  The Senate has 15 standing...

The Latest | January 19, 2023

  The legislative session is underway, and it has been an eventful week so far.  Here’s what’s happening: Inauguration On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott and Lt. Governor Patrick were sworn in for their third terms in office.  The ceremony took place on the north side of...

The Latest | January 12, 2023

The legislative session is underway, and it has been an eventful week so far.  Here’s what’s happening: House Reelects Phelan as Speaker The legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday.  The day was a typical opening day, with the Capitol full of family and constituents...

The Latest | January 6, 2023

Happy New Year to everyone.  The start of the regular session is less than a week away and the activity around the Capitol is starting to heat up.  Here’s what’s happening: Tax Incentive Coalition Dead A set of tax incentives – deemed Chapter 313 incentives – was...

The Latest | December 30, 2023

I trust everyone had a safe and restful Christmas.  The week between Christmas and New Year is generally slow, but there are some items making the news, especially with the cold weather we have been having here and throughout the country.  And as usual, the border and...