Almendarez bill passes Legislature unanimously
HARRIS COUNTY – The Texas State House unanimously passed Senate Bill 224 known as the “Deputy Darren Almendarez Act,” authored by State Senator Carol Alvarado. The bill garnered …
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Walle reports on legislature’s progress
Holds virtual Town Hall on internet Zoom AUSTIN – State Representative Armando Walle held an internet Virtual Town Hall last Wednesday evening, to update all his constituents in …
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 …
Legislature releases first Budget draft
State Rep. Walle statement on State Budget AUSTIN – The initial draft of the Texas state budget has been released for fiscal years 2024/2025. The draft leaves more …
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 …
Rep. Sylvia Garcia secures $10mil for Projects in Houston, South Houston, Galena Park and Jacinto City
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) voted to pass the historic $1.5 trillion Bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Bill. As part of the package, 9 Community Project Funding (CPF) …
Rep. Walle new chair of Legislative Study Group
AUSTIN – For almost three decades, the Texas Legislative Study Group (LSG) has provided valuable policy analysis. LSG Floor Reports and detailed policy reports have played an important …
Abbott announces 3rd Special Session, agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation …
Abbott calls 3rd Special Session, for redistricting and other “priority issues”
By James Barragán, Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a third special legislative session that will begin on Sept. 20 and tackle redistricting, restrictions on transgender …