Elections 2022IssuesPro-Casino PAC Donated Another $560,000 to Texas Campaigns Before Runoff Election
Hayden SparksJune 16, 2022
Texas Sands PAC has given more than a million dollars to Texas politicians and candidates this year.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseState SenateSocial Media Censorship Bill Awaits Consideration by Full Texas Senate After Receiving House Approval
Hayden SparksAugust 31, 2021
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has passed the bill and it now awaits consideration by the full Senate.
87th LegislatureState HouseAfter Weekend Controversy, State Party ‘Resign-to-Run’ Bill Passes in its Original Form
Brad JohnsonMay 31, 2021
State party officials currently are not required to resign their post before running for another political office, but newly-passed legislation would close that discrepancy.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeElections 2020FederalIssuesState HouseState SenateElection Integrity Bill Fails After House Democrats Walk Out, Abbott Vows It Will Return in Special Session
Hayden SparksMay 31, 2021
The Republicans’ election security bill went down in flames after Democrats walked out of the House as it was being considered.
87th LegislatureGunsState SenateTexas Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate License to Carry Fee
Daniel FriendMay 17, 2021
As constitutional carry continues to make progress through the Texas legislature, the Senate approved a measure to eliminate the fee for a License to Carry.
87th Legislature‘Alcohol-to-Go’ Bill Signed into Law by Texas Governor Abbott
Brad JohnsonMay 12, 2021
Going forward, Texans can now purchase alcoholic beverages to-go with their food orders.
87th LegislatureState HouseTaxes & SpendingTexas House Speeds Through State Budget Night With Little Fanfare
Brad JohnsonApril 23, 2021
After passing the House on Thursday, the state's budget will likely now move to a conference committee to hammer out differences between the two chambers' versions.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingTexas House Committee ‘Seriously Contemplating’ Legalizing Commercial Casinos and Sports Betting
Hayden SparksApril 16, 2021
A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.
87th LegislatureState HouseAlcohol-to-Go Bill Passes Texas House on First Day of Floor Action
Brad JohnsonMarch 24, 2021
The popular regulatory reform swiftly passed the Texas House on its first day of floor bill votes.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateCoronavirus Protocols Come With Truncated Opening Day Ceremony for Texas Legislature
Brad JohnsonJanuary 4, 2021
Just over a week before the 87th Legislative Session is set to begin, leadership of both chambers has issued coronavirus protocols for entry.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsThe Texas Capitol Will Reopen on January 4, State Leaders Announce
Isaiah MitchellDecember 21, 2020
Quelling some fears of a completely virtual or closed session, state leaders announced that the capitol will open eight days before session begins.
87th LegislatureThe Back MicThe Back Mic: COVID-19 Protocols Announced for First Day of Legislative Session, Capitol Grounds Reopen, Abbott Weighs in on Building Access
McKenzie TaylorDecember 18, 2020
This week — Here's a peek at the discussion surrounding what the 87th legislative session will look like during a pandemic.