Calling the county’s criminal justice system “broken,” Sen. John Whitmire joined the local union to demand more funding for law enforcement to combat rising crime.
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
The incumbent Whitmire and his challenger Cook largely agreed on education. Crime and environmental issues split them more substantially.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan signaled the third special session could be the last one of the 87th legislature.
The Texas legislature's directed power grid reforms remain a work in progress as state officials deliberate the future of ERCOT.
In the coming weeks, the Facilities Commission is expected to finalize arrangements with the border wall program manager.
Decrying other proposals as “splashy headlines,” Hidalgo and Garcia sought a 6-month expansion of criminal courts but passed a resolution condemning a legislative fix to felony bond policy.
While some Senate Democrats also left Texas, the quorum that remained voted on a bonus TRST payment, the omnibus election bill, and bail reform.
Democrats are attempting to block election reform legislation once again during the special session by breaking quorum.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
"Chubbing" and poor calendar placement left this bill without the chance for a vote by the time the clock tolled midnight.
Masks are now optional for senators, staff, and members of the public, but a COVID-19 test is still required for entrance to the Senate Gallery and committee meetings.
