Gov. Abbott Sets July 8th For Special Legislative Session
Gov. Abbott has finally set a date for the anticipated special session, and that’s only a couple of weeks away: July 8th. The session...
Gov. Abbott Vetoes Dog Protection Bill and Sparks Outrage on Twitter
Gov. Greg Abbott started off this week by using his power to veto bills that came to his desk from the recent legislative session.
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Abbott Hates Dogs? A Complete List of Bills Killed by the Governor
Monday morning was veto time for Governor Greg Abbott, who -compared to his usual average of 51 vetoes per legislative session- signed a surprisingly...
Beto O’Rourke to Hold a Voting Rights Rally in Austin this Afternoon
Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke is inviting everyone in the state to a voting rights rally in Austin this afternoon.
On Sunday, June 20, at...
Influence Looms as Texas Political Fundraising Moratorium Ends
The Texas Ethics Commission places a moratorium on political donations during the regular Texas legislative session as a way to minimize financial influence on...
Republicans Vote Against Commemorating Police Officers Who Defended the Capitol During the Riot, and...
This week, the House passed two major bipartisan bills, the first one to award Congressional Gold Medals to the United States Capitol Police officers...
Gov. Greg Abbot’s Veto Day Is Coming, Here’s What to Expect
“Veto Day” is a tradition in Texas. By constitutional law, the governor has 20 days (excluding Sundays) to issue vetoes once the legislative session...
Gov. Abbott Signs Permitless Carry Bill Into Law
House Bill 1927 which eliminates the requirement of having a license to carry handguns, has been signed into law.
Before HB 1927 was signed, Texans...
Gov. Abbott to Finance Border Wall Construction with State Budget
Gov. Greg Abbott had previously announced his intention of building a wall on the southern border, a move many have labeled as directly copied...
Vice-president Harris Meets with Texas Democrats, Encourages Fight for Voting Rights
In May, Texas Democrats were able to kill a GOP attempt to suppress voting rights by staging a last-minute walkout of the House, breaking...
