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.
Consideration of the two bills comes as the two chambers are locked in a stalemate over appraisal reform measures.
This week — Gov. Abbott calls for at least a $13.5 billion property tax cut, the Libertarian Party candidates kept on the ballot after a lawsuit are listed, and a state lawmaker feuds with the House Administration chairman.
The proposal must pass through the House Administration Committee before members will be able to vote on the proposal.
After three weeks of no quorum and most of the Democratic caucus out of state, the Texas House remains frozen — unable to carry out any business.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
