The Latest | February 13, 2023

The legislative session has completed its fifth week.  14 weeks to go.  Here’s what’s happening: House Committee Assignments Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Republican from Orange, announced the committee assignments for House members yesterday.  Phlean had been...

The Latest | February 3, 2023

The legislative session has completed its fourth week.  15 weeks to go.  Here’s what’s happening:   Winter Weather Affects Session As of this morning, more than 300,000 customers statewide were still without power, roughly half of those are in the Austin area.  Three...

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...