Texas Legislature

Texas Senate Advances Bill to Reinstate Legal Consequences for Student Violence Against Teachers

Students who assault or threaten teachers could once again face legal consequences under a bill passed by the Texas Senate.…

6 months ago

New Bill Declares CAIR Unwelcome at TX State Capitol

State Rep. Jared Patterson (R) has filed House Resolution 971, which declares the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) unwelcome at…

6 months ago

Time Is Of Essence: Protect Children of Texas and Save Community Health Plans including Cook Children’s Health Plan

By: Rick W. Merrill, President & CEO, Cook Children’s Health Care System Imagine being forced to forfeit a local, trusted…

6 months ago

Governor Abbott Signs “DOGE” Bill to Boost Regulatory Efficiency and Cut Red Tape

Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 14, also known as the “Texas DOGE” law, at the Texas Capitol today,…

6 months ago

TXOGA Praises PUC’s Approval of Transmission Lines for West Texas Energy Expansion

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has greenlit a major upgrade to the state’s electrical infrastructure, approving the use…

6 months ago

Texas Senate Passes Impeachment Reform Bills Following AG Paxton Trial Fallout

The Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, authored by Senator Brian Birdwell (R), aiming…

6 months ago

Texas Ethics Commission Bill Sparks Outcry From GOP

Tarrant County Republicans are putting Texas on high alert as they argue that a new bill could allow the Texas…

6 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Debate Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access

Texas lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow pharmacists to sell ivermectin over the counter, reviving a heated debate…

6 months ago

Senator Nathan Johnson Pushes for Statewide Beverage Recycling Program on Earth Day

In a push to clean up Texas lands and strengthen the state's manufacturing economy, State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) presented…

6 months ago

Governor Abbott Secures SBA Disaster Relief for Tornado-Hit Northeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott (R)  announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster…

6 months ago