88th LegislatureCriminal JusticeBills Filed to ‘Rein In Rogue District Attorneys’ in Texas Legislature
District attorneys choosing not to enforce certain laws has been a thorn in the Legislature's side of late.
District attorneys choosing not to enforce certain laws has been a thorn in the Legislature's side of late.
The challenger gained only one vote from the two that voted against Phelan two years ago, but drummed up quite the public notice.
This biennial budget must navigate something previous ones haven't: a historic pot of surplus dollars that far exceeds the spending cap.
Property tax reform is expected to feature during the Texas Legislature's discussions over the next five months.
Gov. Abbott has previously stated he expects to see a serious push for school choice during this legislative session.
The legislation would alleviate the governor's concern that caused him to veto the 2021 bill.
This week — Speaker Phelan discusses Wednesday’s rules fight, the Senate districts up for election in 2024 and 2026 are listed, and the Texas Freedom Caucus announces new members.
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
Last session, efforts to ban or curtail the appointment of Democrats as committee chairs failed by large margins.
The governor's letter seemed unwilling to wait for the Legislature to deliberate a redesign plan during its next five months in session.
For the 88th time in Texas' 178 years in the Union, the state Legislature will convene for a regular session.
Disbursement of the surplus will be a main task for the Texas Legislature when it convenes for the new session, which begins Tuesday.