The laws taking effect on December 2 were passed during the second called session of the Texas legislature.
After a low number in 2020, more GOP incumbents will face primary races in the 2022 midterm elections.
This week — Abbott calls for the removal of a federal appointee’s nomination, more state incumbents opt to seek other offices, and two GOP lawmakers draw higher-profile challengers.
The legislative fight over the Texas election bill has come to an official end with the signing of the bill by Gov. Abbott.
The bill passed the Texas House upon second reading by a 79 to 37 vote. It will head back to the Senate after passing third reading.
Without a quorum, the Texas House is at a standstill and law enforcement is unable to apprehend absent Democrats while they are out of state.
Election reform in Texas is back in the spotlight with two new omnibus bills as the special legislative session begins.
As they did during the regular session, Democrats may break quorum during the special session to block a Republican election reform bill.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
Listed among Gov. Abbott's emergency items, bail reform for violent offenders has passed its first marker after the House gave initial approval.
The Maintenance and Operations rate is the main factor in the property taxes citizens pay, and a new bill aims to eliminate it for school districts.
A representative of CrimeStoppers said that since 2018, killings in Harris County by individuals free on bond have more than doubled.
