88th LegislatureEnergyStatewide News‘Fiduciary Responsibility’: The Two Words at the Center of the ESG Fight in Texas
Brad JohnsonFebruary 9, 2023
The table is set for a second wave of legislation taking aim at ESG in the Texas Legislature.
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Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsMajority of Texans Say Child Sex Change Procedures are ‘Child Abuse’ in New Poll
Holly HansenFebruary 1, 2023
A new University of Houston poll found that 57 percent of Texans support legislation classifying sex change procedures for minors as child abuse.
88th LegislatureSpeaker Phelan Endorsed by House GOP Caucus in 78 to 6 Vote
Brad JohnsonDecember 5, 2022
GOP members of the 2023 Texas House voted by secret ballot for their preference to lead the chamber as speaker during the 88th legislative session.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationHealthcareState HouseState SenateIllegal Voting Felonies, ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ and School Choice Among Bills Filed on First Day of Pre-Filing
Brad JohnsonNovember 16, 2022
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
FederalGunsJudicialFederal Judge Allows Lawsuit to Exempt Texas-Made Suppressors from Federal Law to Move Forward
Matt StringerOctober 3, 2022
A federal judge allowed a lawsuit that seeks to exempt Texas-made firearms suppressors from federal registration requirements to move forward.
87th Legislature88th LegislatureCivil SocietyTexas House Reps. Harrison, Oliverson to File Abortion Drug Ban in Next Legislative Session
Isaiah MitchellJune 29, 2022
Even though Texas law already criminalizes abortion by any means, the two representatives say new law is needed to counter the White House.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationTexas Lawmakers Weigh in on Lia Thomas’ NCAA Win After Deaths of Bills to Require Biological Sex Distinction in College Sports
Isaiah MitchellMarch 25, 2022
While bills regarding UIL sports soaked up attention, bills that would have applied to NCAA sports died quietly. The reason remains unclear.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsTexas Attorney General Sues ATF to Validate New Suppressor Law
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 24, 2022
In accordance with HB 957, Paxton is seeking an injunction to stop the ATF from enforcing federal regulation on gun silencers made in Texas.
HealthcareTexas Agency Issues Hospital Price Transparency Guidance, Accused of Not Following the Law
Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2022
The state and the federal government now both have requirements that hospitals disclose their actual prices for patients.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyFederalGunsState HouseTexas-Made Suppressors Still Subject to Federal Law, ATF Warns
Isaiah MitchellAugust 2, 2021
The ATF warned Texas weapons dealers against pulling the trigger on the Texas-made suppressor bill, saying federal law still applies.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateDemocrats May Once Again Break Quorum to Block Republican Election Reform Bill
Hayden SparksJuly 5, 2021
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
87th LegislatureFederalGunsState Legislature Exempts Texas-Made Suppressors From Federal Gun Laws
Isaiah MitchellMay 25, 2021
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation.