Tag: greg abbott
Austin Democratic Rep. Goodwin Announces Lt. Gov. Bid
Austin Democratic Rep. Vikki Goodwin on Tuesday announced that she will run for lieutenant governor in the...
Dems Signal Support for Bail Changes Ahead of Floor Debate
Democrats in the Texas House over the weekend signaled support for changes to bail in the state...
Senate Committee Leaves School Funding Bill Pending for Now
The Senate Public Education Committee will wait until next week at the earliest to vote on its...
House Speaker Agrees to Senate’s $8B School Funding Bill
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows has agreed to the Senate’s changes to an $8 billion school funding...
Thousands of House Bills Officially Died Today. Here’s Why.
Thousands of bills introduced in the Texas House officially died today, marking the beginning of the end...
What Do Bar Signs Have to Do with Gun Safety?
The Texas House tomorrow will consider a proposal to change the state’s signage requirements for bars and...
Senate Ed to Hear School Funding Bill Next Week, Chair Says
The chair of the Senate Public Education Committee said he expects to hear the House’s public school...
Abbott Signs SB 2, Establishing Vouchers in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday afternoon celebrated a monumental political victory by signing Senate Bill 2 into...
Texas Lottery Executive Director Resigns Amid Jackpot Controversy
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell resigned on Monday as state lawmakers have stepped up criticism...