The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
Republican incumbents on Texas’ two highest courts easily secured the GOP nomination on primary day.
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
Even with increasing cases of the omicron variant, nursing homes and assisted living facilities cannot unilaterally decide to halt visitation by designated essential caregivers which is now protected by the Texas constitution.
The laws taking effect on December 2 were passed during the second called session of the Texas legislature.
Abbott said that job growth in Texas is “roaring back” in comparison to many other states.
All eight amendments to the Texas Constitution passed by overwhelming majorities of 59 percent or more.
For decades, the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe has battled the State of Texas for the right to regulate its own electronic bingo.
President Biden used part of his Constitution Day proclamation to criticize “attempts to suppress and subvert the right to vote.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants a simple majority instead of two-thirds of members to constitute a quorum in order to prevent future walkouts.
Gov. Greg Abbott used his line-item veto power to veto Article X of the appropriations bill, which provides funding for the legislature.
Proposed constitutional amendments to establish four commercial casinos in Texas are currently pending in committees.
