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87th Legislature Federal Taxes & SpendingTexas Officials, Municipality Lobbyists Unclear on Strings Attached to Federal Coronavirus Funding

Brad JohnsonDecember 8, 2021

The governor and attorney general have been vague on their guidance about the ARPA funding's stipulation that recipients must comply with "applicable executive orders."

The Back MicTexas Joins Suit Challenging Congressional Tax Cut Ban for Coronavirus Funds

Brad JohnsonOctober 28, 2021

Congress prohibited recipients of the ARPA funding from using it to cut taxes but that condition is facing legal challenge.

Local News Taxes & SpendingCity of Brady Sends Back $1.3 Million in Coronavirus Funding to Avoid Federal Government Strings Attached

Brad JohnsonOctober 25, 2021

The 5,000-person town in the heart of Texas rejected its coronavirus recovery funds due to concerns over the funding's accompanying conditions.

87th Legislature State House State Senate$16 Billion in Federal Coronavirus Aid Disbursed by Texas Legislature

Brad JohnsonOctober 21, 2021

The state has until 2024 to disburse the federal funding but has done so well in advance.

HealthcareBirths Could be Paused by Rural Hospitals Stressed by Coronavirus Vaccine Mandate, Employee Opposition

Brad JohnsonSeptember 28, 2021

Some health care workers are objecting to the White House’s vaccination mandate.

Local News Taxes & Spending13 Big City Mayors Call on Texas Legislature to Use Coronavirus Aid on ‘Key Municipal Needs’

Brad JohnsonSeptember 27, 2021

The state legislature must appropriate $16 billion in federal aid and mayors of 13 cities have their own ideas about how it should be spent.

87th Legislature State House State Senate$16 Billion in Federal Coronavirus Aid Must Be Appropriated During Third Special Session

Brad JohnsonSeptember 17, 2021

Congress set guidelines for the funding, such as no tax cuts, but the legislature has eyed it anyway hoping courts will rule on their side.

Statewide NewsGovernor Greg Abbott Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Brad JohnsonAugust 17, 2021

The governor is asymptomatic but receiving antibody treatment, according to his office.

Criminal Justice Federal Healthcare Immigration & BorderHidalgo County Judge Declares State of Disaster Over Coronavirus Infections Tied to Asylum Seekers

Hayden SparksAugust 3, 2021

Congressman Chip Roy has called for the impeachment of United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Criminal Justice Elections 2022 Immigration & Border IssuesBorder Patrol in South Texas Releasing Illegal Aliens Testing Positive for Coronavirus, per Local Police

Hayden SparksJuly 29, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott prohibited anyone except law enforcement from providing “ground transportation” for individuals arrested by border police.

87th Legislature State House5 Texas Democrats Contract Coronavirus While Breaking Quorum in Washington D.C.

Brad JohnsonJuly 19, 2021

Texas Democrats say they will remain in the nation's capital through early August to run out the clock on the current special session.

87th Legislature Federal State House State SenateFederal Coronavirus Aid to Bring Surplus Dollars with Stipulations

Brad JohnsonMay 23, 2021

Texas stands to gain nearly $16 billion in federal coronavirus aid, but it comes with strings attached.

87th Legislature Taxes & SpendingSpecial Legislative Session Agenda to Include $16 Billion in Federal Coronavirus Funds, Says Abbott

Brad JohnsonMay 20, 2021

The Texas legislature will meet in the fall to settle redistricting but will also be tasked with appropriating federal coronavirus relief dollars.

Judicial Local NewsFirst In-Person Civil Jury Trial Held in Tarrant County Since Coronavirus Closures

Kim RobertsApril 13, 2021

After nearly a year of delayed justice, Tarrant County is working to reinstate civil jury trials and reduce the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19.

Statewide NewsCoronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations in Texas Continue Decline Three Weeks After Mask Mandate Lifted

Daniel FriendApril 2, 2021

Despite cries that lifting the statewide mask mandate and lockdown policies was premature, Texas coronavirus cases continue to decline.

Statewide NewsAfter Abbott Announces End to Coronavirus Rules, Democrats Call Move a ‘Death Warrant’

Hayden SparksMarch 3, 2021

Some lawmakers are praising Abbott’s announcement while others are claiming the move will cost the lives of Texans.

Issues Local NewsCollin County Judge Ends Local Coronavirus Disaster Declaration After Hospitalizations Dropped

Hayden SparksFebruary 26, 2021

Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Collin County fell below 10 percent this week.

Federal Immigration & BorderBiden Admin Releasing Illegal Immigrants Without Coronavirus Tests, South Texas Sheriff Confirms

Hayden SparksFebruary 11, 2021

Sheriff A.J. Louderback said the Biden administration is promoting a “lawless attitude.”

87th Legislature Statewide NewsEmergency Powers Reform on the Table for Gov. Abbott After Coronavirus Response

Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021

Business, commerce, and religious activity crackdowns leave open a window of opportunity to curtail emergency powers this session.

87th Legislature Guns Statewide NewsAbbott Highlights Coronavirus Response, ‘Defund the Police,’ Election Integrity in State of the State Address

Hayden SparksFebruary 1, 2021

Governor Abbott laid out five emergency items for the legislature to tackle this legislative session.

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