Legislators have called more than 170 points of order this session to stall and kill each other's bills. The most ever was in 2007 with 218.
While the main legislative target of Democrats on the Thursday calendar timed out, it cost two of their own bills.
Pro-gambling interests spent millions of dollars on Texas elections and hired dozens of lobbyists to persuade Texas lawmakers.
While the proposals have dim prospects in the Senate, final passage on the House floor would be a major step forward for pro-gambling interests.
The budget now moves to the Senate, where the upper chamber will make its changes before the legislation must be reconciled in conference committee.
Speaker Dade Phelan previously promised a border security plan that would challenge federal laws concerning enforcement.
The president’s visit to El Paso was his first trip to the southern border since his inauguration nearly two years ago.
This week — Beto O’Rourke calls for more investment to make Texas electorally competitive, Trey Martinez Fischer is elected Democratic caucus chair, and Glenn Hegar asks the federal government to push back a broadband mapping deadline.
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer filed a lawsuit against Texas’ new redistricting plan, specifically criticizing the 35th Congressional District.
Combined, House Democrats pulled in nearly $650,000 in contributions during the large part of their quorum break in July and August.
The order, filed in Travis County district court, bars Governor Greg Abbott or Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan from restraining the Democrats.
In the same day, Texas Democrats indicated their intention to remain in D.C. while the White House suggested support for their returning to Austin for the next special session.
