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Gov. Abbott Petitions Texas Supreme Court to Vacate Quorum-Breaking House Democratic Leader’s Seat
Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Supreme Court to declare that House Democratic Caucus Leader Gene Wu (D-Houston) has “forfeited” his office by breaking quorum in the middle of the ongoing special session, fleeing with over 50 other House Democrats to other states. “What is at stake here? Nothing less than the future of […]
Texas Senators Take Up Bill Blocking Release of Unsubstantiated Complaints Against Police
A Texas Senate committee took up a renewed push to protect certain police personnel records from public disclosure, including unsubstantiated complaints against officers, but opponents say the bill would make law enforcement less transparent and accountable to the public. Filed by state Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford), Senate Bill (SB) 14 is a revised version of […]
‘Bathroom Bill’ Banning Biological Males from Women’s Spaces Passes Texas Senate Committee
Legislation requiring individuals to use gendered private spaces according to their biological sex passed the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday afternoon after six hours of public testimony — re-hashing a policy that’s been through the legislative ringer since 2015. State Sen. Mayes Middleton’s (R-Galveston) Senate Bill (SB) 7, also known as the “Texas […]
Texas House Priority Flooding Response Set for Committee Hearing Despite Quorum Break
After two meetings of the Joint Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, lawmakers in the Texas House will take up bills to address a multitude of issues related to communication systems, planning requirements, and response training — despite lacking a quorum on the House floor. State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) is the author of […]
Texas House Republicans Enact ‘Call of the House,’ Issue Arrest Warrants for Over 50 Quorum-Breaking Democrats
Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), and what’s left of the Texas House membership after Sunday’s ceremonial quorum-breaking flight to Illinois, issued a formal order for all absentee members to return, accompanied by arrest warrants for more than 50 absentee Democrats. On Sunday evening, Democratic legislators flew out of state to Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts to […]
Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Named President of New York Stock Exchange Texas
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Texas announced it has appointed Bryan Daniel, a former Gov. Greg Abbott senior staff member and chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), as its new president. Daniel was announced as the new president of the NYSE Texas on Monday. The stock exchange branch made its move from Chicago […]
New Texas Congressional Map Passes House Redistricting Committee Along Party Lines After 15-Hour Hearing
The Texas House committee tasked with redrawing the state’s congressional map passed the projected GOP five-seat gain along party lines on Saturday morning after a 15-hour public hearing the night before. Republicans believe they’ll gain five new seats in Congress under the proposal, filed by state Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) on Wednesday, which has […]
Texas ESG Collusion Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard to Move Forward
A Texas federal judge will allow a lawsuit to proceed wherein a coalition of states, including Texas, sued the world’s largest asset managers for allegedly engaging in antitrust violations and consumer protection practices. Texas and 12 other Republican-led states filed suit against BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, accusing them of using their “collective power — […]
Special Session Bill Banning Biological Males from Women’s Spaces Gains Majority Support in Texas House
Legislation banning biological males from using women’s publicly-funded private spaces has a majority of support in the Texas House, with 81 total authors. House Bill (HB) 32 by state Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-Spring) was filed during the first special session of the 89th Legislature — per Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to place the item on […]
Texas Lawmakers Called to Revamp ‘Judicial Omnibus’ Bill Vetoed by Abbott in Regular Session
Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the special session now underway includes not just high-profile issues related to the July 4 floods, redistricting, and regulation of THC products, but also a re-examination of a vetoed “judicial omnibus” bill that would have created much-needed new courts throughout the state. Senate Bill (SB) 2878 introduced by Sen. Bryan […]
Texas Senate Committee Sends Title Theft and Fraud Bill to Floor
The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee voted unanimously to favorably report to the full Senate the committee substitute for Senate Bill (SB) 15 by state Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) that addresses title theft and fraud. Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda included “strengthened protections against title theft and deed fraud.” He vetoed SB 648 […]
Texas Lawmakers Hear From Residents, Local Authorities During Second Flood Disaster Response Meeting
Texas lawmakers traveled to the Hill Country on Thursday to hold their second joint hearing on the July 4 flooding where they heard testimony from local authorities, regional leadership, and community members impacted by the disaster that took the lives of more than 130 people. The Joint Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding convened […]
