Senator Alvarado testifies at PUC Centerpoint meeting
Centerpoint Energy criticized by public By David Taylor It was the first time in decades that the Public Utilities Commission stepped outside of their Austin confines to host …
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Abbott signs largest Property Tax Relief bill
Requires ballot approval in November AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history — $18 billion — passed …
Senate committee approves $308 billion State Budget
$302 bn House bill differs on distribution; must now be reconciled AUSTIN – Texas Senate budget leaders on Wednesday approved a $308 billion spending proposal for the next …
Abbott lists 7 Legislative Priorities
STATE OF THE STATE: By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune SAN MARCOS Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered …
88th Legislature convenes in Austin
The Texas Legislative session has begun. Here are 6 things to watch. Lawmakers will debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other …
Final Weeks of Campaigns: BETO, ABBOTT stump Houston for Votes
By Gilbert Hoffman HARRIS COUNTY – Voters face a momentous and important task on Election Day, November 8, when they must select candidate and propositions on the longest …
Sen. Carol Alvarado on Gun Safety Reform
Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to Governor Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott: The members of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus urge you …
Early Voting for Primary Feb. 14 to 25
HARRIS COUNTY – Election season for 2022 kicks off with early voting for the primary races in crucial positions in Harris County starting Monday, Feb. 14. Early voting …
Voter Regulations bill passes, Abbott ready to sign controversial legislation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1, which Republicans say will protect the integrity of elections in Texas: “Protecting …