Alvarado bills following Beryl getting consideration, traction
By David Taylor / Managing Editor Promises made. Promises kept. Senator Carol Alvarado (D) promised at a Public Utilities Commission of Texas hearing in Houston last fall on the …
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Alvarado receives committee assignments for next legislative session
By David Taylor / Managing Editor With the start of the 89th Texas Legislature comes the all-important committee assignments for each legislator. Sen. Carol Alvarado received placement on some …
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 …
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 …
Exclusive Interview: Garcia supports impeachment inquiry, assault weapons ban
By Allan Jamail On Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM, at the Houston Police Department’s East Freeway Storefront, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia provided district and legislative updates. North …
LEGISLATIVE REPORT: House, Senate continue to move closer to passing budget
AUSTIN — Last week, with 60 days remaining until the end of the 140-day regular session of the 86th Texas Legislature, the House and Senate vaulted closer toward …
Garcia brings 35 years of public service to Pct. 2
HARRIS COUNTY, TX – January 1st – Former County Sheriff Adrian Garcia took the oath of office to become Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner, bringing 35 years of …