While bills regarding UIL sports soaked up attention, bills that would have applied to NCAA sports died quietly. The reason remains unclear.
In accordance with HB 957, Paxton is seeking an injunction to stop the ATF from enforcing federal regulation on gun silencers made in Texas.
The state and the federal government now both have requirements that hospitals disclose their actual prices for patients.
The ATF warned Texas weapons dealers against pulling the trigger on the Texas-made suppressor bill, saying federal law still applies.
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation.
With a tiered system of penalties, lawmakers believe they can more consistently obtain compliance from hospitals in listing their prices.
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), a medical doctor, led the effort to end the requirement to wear masks in the chamber and committees.
A resolution from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opposes bans on sex-change procedures for children and efforts to prevent biological males from competing in girls’ sports.
“I mean, this is not like we’re giving an antidepressant or an antipsychotic or a mood stabilizer," state Rep. Tom Oliverson said.
According to Speaker Phelan, the slate of bills is the first wave of this session's health care-related priority legislation.
With resolutions left pending, the Texas House Administration Committee will leave the lower chamber’s mask mandate in place for the time being.
