Statement from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 07/12/2021 AUSTIN, Texas – Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan today released the following statement: “A number of House Democrats stated their caucus intends to break quorum in an attempt …
Representative Darby Authors Legislation to Support Texas Retired Teachers by: Rep. Darby, Drew 07/09/2021 AUSTIN, TEXAS - Representative Drew Darby (San Angelo) filed House Bill 120 and joint-authored House Bill 85 during the first called special session …
State Representative Hugh D. Shine Files Property Tax Relief Legislation by: Rep. Shine, Hugh 07/09/2021 AUSTIN, Texas – State Representative Hugh D. Shine (Temple) filed House Bill 223, 224 and House Joint Resolution 21 today to bring property tax relief …
Representative Morales Returns to Austin and the Legislature Convenes in Special Session by: Rep. Morales, Eddie 07/08/2021 Austin, TX -- Today, Speaker Dade Phelan gaveled in the House of Representatives for the Opening Day of the 87th Legislature, 1st …
CHAIRMAN RICHARD PENA RAYMOND ASKS GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT TO ADD $5 BILLION PROPERTY TAX CUT PROPOSAL TO SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA by: Rep. Raymond, Richard Peña 07/08/2021 AUSTIN - Richard Pena Raymond, Chairman of the Defense and Veteran's Affairs …
Governor Abbott Includes Property Tax Relief in the Upcoming Special Session Agenda by: Rep. White, James 07/07/2021 (Austin, TX) - State Representative James White asked that Governor Greg Abbott consider including meaningful property tax relief in the …
Landgraf Appointed to Constitutional Rights and Remedies Committee by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks 07/07/2021 AUSTIN — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (Odessa) has been appointed to serve on the Texas House Select Committee on Constitutional Rights and …
Speaker Phelan Forms Select Committee on Constitutional Rights and Remedies by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 07/06/2021 AUSTIN, Texas – Ahead of the July 8th special session, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan today announced the formation of the House Select Committee …
Speaker Phelan Issues Interim Charges Related to Texas-Mexico Border by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 06/29/2021 AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) today issued a series of interim charges related to the Texas-Mexico border. Twelve …
TURNER SECURES $2 MILLION IN STATE BUDGET FOR TYRE PARK UPGRADES by: Rep. Turner, Chris 06/24/2021 (GRAND PRAIRIE, TX) -- Today, Representative Chris Turner (HD 101-Grand Prairie) announced that he secured $2 million in funding in the state budget for …
REPRESENTATIVE CANDY NOBLE TO BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE TEXAS ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM by: Rep. Noble, Candy 06/23/2021 LUCAS- State Representative Candy Noble is accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program …
Bo's Law, A Police Reform Bill Authored by Representative Carl O. Sherman signed by Governor Abbott this week by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr. 06/21/2021 Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Gregg Abbott signed HB 929 the Botham Jean Act, Wednesday after the Bill …
City of San Antonio announces Brooke Army Medical Center to become a Medicaid provider with passage of Texas House Bill 2365 by: Rep. Lopez, Ray 06/17/2021 SAN ANTONIO (June 17, 2021) — The City of San Antonio celebrates the passage of HB 2365, which …
Representative Keith Bell Finishes the 87th Session with Conservative Victories Coming Back to House District 4 by: Rep. Bell, Keith 06/08/2021 (AUSTIN, TX) - The 87th Legislative Session adjourned delivering major conservative victories despite the …
Representative Lopez Joins Colleagues in House Floor Walkout by: Rep. Lopez, Ray 05/31/2021 Austin, TX – On Sunday, State Representative Ray Lopez joined his colleagues in an organized walkout, leaving the capitol building in protest of Senate Bill 7, a …
REP. JARED PATTERSON HIGHLIGHTS SESSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS by: Rep. Patterson, Jared 06/07/2021 (Austin, TX) – State Representative Jared Patterson highlighted the many accomplishments of the 87th Legislature, which include passing legacy pro-life measures, …
Rep. Ellzey taking applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake 06/02/2021 WAXAHACHIE - Representative Jake Ellzey is now accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship. The Texas Armed Services …
Texas Legislature Passes Medicaid Bill for Texas Children by: Rep. Cortez, Philip 05/30/2021 AUSTIN -- Texas has the highest number and percentage of uninsured children in the country. According to the United States Census, the child uninsured rate in …
REP. ASHBY STATEMENT ON 87th LEGISLATIVE SESSION by: Rep. Ashby, Trent 06/02/2021 AUSTIN -- Today, Representative Trent Ashby (Lufkin) released this statement on the conclusion of 87th Legislative Session: Monday was the final day of what many are calling …
Nichols and White announce significant funding for Tyler County and Newton County Courthouses by: Rep. White, James 05/27/2021 Austin, TX - Today, Texas State Senator Robert Nichols (Jacksonville) and Texas State Representative James White (Hillister) …
