Harris County Commissioners Still Oppose Toll Money Transfer
All of the Harris County commissioners remain staunchly opposed to a revised Senate bill that would redirect...
Texas Lawmakers Push Through Key Bills as Legislative Deadline Approaches
With the June 2 deadline fast approaching, Texas lawmakers moved swiftly through a stack of high-profile legislation...
School Funding Bill Heads for Passage with New Changes
Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a further revised version of a public school funding bill in second...
House Passes School Prayer Bill in Second Reading
The Texas House on Thursday afternoon passed in second reading a bill that would empower public schools...
House Sends Ten Commandments Bill Back to Committee
During floor debate on Wednesday, the Texas House recommitted a Senate Ten Commandments mandate to the House...
Patrick Reportedly Unwilling to Back Any Basic Allotment Increase
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is reportedly unwilling to increase the basic allotment in negotiations over the House...
Controversial Firearms Bill Moves Forward Without Public Input
The controversial Senate Bill 1065 aimed at overturning the State Fair of Texas’ firearm ban took a...
$55 Basic Allotment Bump is Just a “Golden Penny” Rebrand
The Texas Senate on Thursday unveiled its revisions to a massive school funding bill that retained many...
Stricter Bail Bills Advance in Texas, Raising Concerns About Due Process and Jail Crowding
The Texas House advanced several major bail reform proposals this week, including Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill...
Texas House Advances Bail Legislation; Immigration Provision Falls Short of Required Votes
The Texas House voted Monday to advance a key component of the Republican-led bail reform package, but...
