87th LegislatureTexas Lawmaker Says $4 Million Was Approved for Election Audit
Daniel FriendNovember 19, 2021
According to a top Texas House member, the state will use $4 million to finance election audits in Texas.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationTaxes & SpendingTexas Legislature Guarantees $3.3 Billion in Bonds for Public University Renovations
Isaiah MitchellOctober 19, 2021
The eleventh-hour bill authorizes public colleges to issue $3.3 billion worth of debt to finance building and renovation projects.
87th LegislatureFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingBorder Security Funding Receives Bipartisan Support as Texas Border Wall Takes Shape
Hayden SparksSeptember 14, 2021
In the coming weeks, the Facilities Commission is expected to finalize arrangements with the border wall program manager.
Criminal JusticeImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingTexas House Committee Mulls $1.8 Billion in New Border Security Funding
Hayden SparksAugust 24, 2021
Sheriffs from counties along the southern border testified in favor of the bill at a Texas House Appropriations Committee hearing.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingAbbott, State Leaders Delay Funding Cut of Legislative Branch Through September
Hayden SparksAugust 9, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Article X of the state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium, which funds the legislative branch of government.
87th LegislatureEducationSEC Announces Unanimous Vote to Admit University of Texas
Isaiah MitchellJuly 30, 2021
Confirming known news, the SEC officially congratulated the University of Texas at Austin on its departure from the Big 12.
EducationUT Conference Move to SEC Should Require Legislative Approval, Lawmakers Say
Isaiah MitchellJuly 23, 2021
The University of Texas' jump to the Southeastern Conference is expected to become official next week.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateVeto Tracker: A List of Bills From the 87th Legislature Gov. Greg Abbott Has Vetoed
Hayden SparksJune 21, 2021
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
87th LegislatureTaxes & SpendingState Employee Pension System Restructured by Legislature, Allows Longtime Members to Double Dip
Brad JohnsonJune 18, 2021
The retirement system for state employees was restructured by the legislature to place it on steadier fiscal footing down the road.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingAbbott Says He Will Veto Legislature’s Funding: ‘No Pay for Those Who Abandon Their Responsibilities’
Hayden SparksMay 31, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media that he will veto Article 10 of the state's budget, which includes funding for the legislature itself.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTaxes & Spending$248.5 Billion Budget, Stronger Spending Increase Cap Move to Governor Abbott’s Desk
Brad JohnsonMay 28, 2021
The Texas legislature approved its 2022-2023 budget roadmap which contains a 5.5 percent increase in general spending.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott, Department of Public Safety Warn Fentanyl Is ‘Invading’ Texas Amid Border Crisis
Hayden SparksMay 27, 2021
Texas authorities have seized 95 pounds of fentanyl this year alone, which would be enough to kill everyone who lives in New York State.