Follow the freshmen: Few bills passed since bill filing deadline
Sixth in an ongoing series
A month has passed since the bill filing deadline, so it is time to recap on the status of the...
The public not fooled by HB 2730
HB 2730, a bill filed by Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano), threatens to gut the public’s freedom of speech under the anti-SLAPP law, which protects...
Texas Senate approves occupational licensing law LGBTQ advocates call a "license to discriminate"
Texas business leaders and Texas Welcomes All holds a press conference to speak out against discriminatory legislation on March 27, 2019. Emree Weaver / The...
Shaheen’s Hairy Situation
A new bill, H.B. 1705, proposed by State Rep. Matt Shaheen, R-Plano will no longer require cosmetologists and barbers to have a license to...
New bill poses threat to freedom of speech
The Texas Citizens Participation Act established in 2011, also known as H.B. 2973, encourages public participation by citizens but also protects a person's right...
With major policy differences emerging, state leaders continue to project unity
The three Republicans who lead Texas state government have made it clear: They know what the state’s top problems are and they’re working together...
Follow the Freshmen: Nearly 1,000 Bills Filed By New Legislators
Fifth in an ongoing series
With the first half of the legislative session in the rearview mirror, last Friday marked the deadline for bill filing. The...
Over 7,000 Bills and Joint Resolutions Filed in the 86th Legislative Session
AUSTIN, TX - Friday was the last day to file bills for consideration during the 86th legislative session. Legislators from the Texas Senate and...
Follow the Freshmen: Checking in on Filed Bills by New Legislators
Fourth in an ongoing series
The 86th session of the Texas Legislature welcomed 34 new members in January, with 28 members sworn into the Texas...
Senate panel advances David Whitley's nomination for secretary of state
A Texas Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley — the most forward motion he’s made...
