Heat tensions rising in state jails and prisons
A bill that would have tackled high temperatures at state jails and prisons has been eviscerated and replaced with a cost study. HB 936...
Up to his old antics, Stickland stalls several bills
There he goes again. Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) was up to his old antics two Fridays ago. Reminiscent of last session’s Mother’s Day Massacre...
Analysis: Why cable companies and Texas cities are duking it out at the Capitol
Austin City Council members and staff listen to testimony on paid sick leave on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. The Legislature is considering bills that...
Follow the Freshmen: How First-Term Legislators are Using Facebook
With midterm elections in the rearview mirror and the 86th Legislative Session nearing its end, are legislators prioritizing communication with their constituents via social media?
Bills propose to shut down regulations on short-term rental companies such as Airbnb
Texas lawmakers are trying again to supersede regulations for short-term home rentals passed in recent years by cities such as Austin.
Austin has one of...
Abbott grants Secretary of State 49% pay raise
The day after David Whitley took office as Texas Secretary of State on Dec. 17, 2018, he received a 49% pay raise from friend...
Texas House Passes Bill to Address Rape Kit Backlog
Pictured: Rep. Victoria Neave laying out HB 8
AUSTIN, TX – On Wednesday, the Texas House unanimously approved House Bill 8, authored by Rep. Victoria...
$248 Billion Budget Passes Out of Senate
AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Senate resoundingly passed a $248 billion budget Tuesday after nearly 3 hours of civil discussion, compared to the 11...
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...
