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05/11/2021
Representative Jacey Jetton Supports Election Integrity Legislation
by: Rep. Jetton, Jacey
05/10/2021
Representative Carl O. Sherman says “make Juneteenth a state holiday”
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
05/10/2021
Landgraf’s Bill to Strengthen Monica’s Law Passes Out of Texas House
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/10/2021
Texas State House Passes Legislation Creating the 478th Judicial District in Bell County
by: Rep. Shine, Hugh
05/07/2021
State House Passes Medicaid Managed Baylor Scott and White Healthcare Program
by: Rep. Shine, Hugh
05/07/2021
Landgraf Votes for Pro-Life Heartbeat Act as it Passes Out of Texas House
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
05/06/2021
Representative Lopez Passes Legislation to Illuminate Environmental Misconduct
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
05/04/2021
Landgraf’s Active Shooter Alert Bill Passes Out of Senate Committee
by: Rep. Landgraf, BrooksApril 2021
04/30/2021
Representative David Spiller Passes First Bill Through Texas House
by: Rep. Spiller, David
04/29/2021
Joint Statement from Speaker Dade Phelan, Rep. Donna Howard, and Rep. Senfronia Thompson
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
04/27/2021
Representative Lopez passes Second Bill of the 87th Legislative Session out of the Texas House of Representatives
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/24/2021
TEXAS HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES STATE BUDGET FOR UPCOMING BIENNIUM
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/23/2021
Representative Jacey Jetton's Body Camera Bill Passes Out of Committee
by: Rep. Jetton, Jacey
04/22/2021
Representative Ellzey, as Joint-Author, Passes Navarro College Nursing Bill Unanimously out of the Texas House
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
04/22/2021
60 Legislators Join Representative Darby in Supporting House Bill 1607 to Reduce Transmission Congestion and Improve Texas Electric Grid Reliability
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
04/20/2021
H.B. 129 by Rep. Mary González Passes the Texas House; Expanding Digital Citizenship Education
by: Rep. González, Mary
04/20/2021
Statement from State Representative Carl O. Sherman (D-109) regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict earlier this afternoon
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
04/17/2021
Rep. Carl O. Sherman’s HB says all voices should be heard relating to historical monuments
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
04/16/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Co-Authors Bills That Pass the House Further Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
04/16/2021
Representative Jacey Jetton Joint-Authors Property Tax Reform Bills
by: Rep. Jetton, Jacey
04/15/2021
Texas House Passes Telemedicine Bill Authored by Representative Price ~House Bill 4 with a vote of 145 to 0 now moves to the Texas Senate ~
by: Rep. Price, Four
04/14/2021
Representative Darby Congratulates San Angelo Businessman Randy Brooks on Appointment to Texas A&M System Board of Regents
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
04/14/2021
Speaker Dade Phelan Statement on Passage of Healthy Families, Healthy Texas Bills
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
04/13/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Passes HJR125 Aiding the Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Homeowner
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
04/13/2021
Joint Statement from Chairman James White and State Rep. Matt Schaefer on Constitutional Carry Legislation; Comments from LTC Instructors
by: Rep. White, James
04/09/2021
Broadband Infrastructure Bill Co-Authored by State Representative Eddie Morales Passes the House
by: Rep. Morales, Eddie
04/09/2021
Representative Lopez Passes HB 739 out of the House of Representatives
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
04/09/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Bill Increases Penalties For Injuring A Law Enforcement Officer Using A Laser Pointer
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
04/09/2021
What They Are Saying About “Healthy Families, Healthy Texas”, the House Plan on Health Care
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
04/09/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON PASSES HB 723 - MARILYN'S LAW - OUT OF THE TEXAS HOUSE
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/08/2021
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Elected Co-Chair of the Dallas Delegation
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
04/07/2021
Speaker Dade Phelan, Bipartisan Coalition of House Members Introduce Healthy Families, Healthy Texas
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
04/06/2021
Speaker Phelan, Coalition of Texas House Members to Hold Press Conference About Texas Health Care Priorities
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
04/05/2021
HB 725 - JACE'S LAW - UNANIMOUSLY PASSES TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
04/01/2021
Critical Infrastructure and Electric Grid Reform Bills Co-Authored by State Representative Eddie Morales Pass the House
by: Rep. Morales, EddieMarch 2021
03/31/2021
House Redistricting Committee to Discuss West Texas Redistricting, Population Changes
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
03/30/2021
Speaker Dade Phelan Statement on Passage of Reforms to Electric Grid
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
03/24/2021
State Representative Carl O. Sherman holds press conference at Capitol March 29, 2021
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
03/24/2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Steve Toth to Join Press Conference on The Innocence Protection Act
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
03/20/2021
Representative Carl O. Sherman stresses importance of recidivism biennial report
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
03/18/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON AUTHORS LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO PROTECT FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
03/17/2021
Representative Jacey Jetton Files Bill to Ban Federal Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
by: Rep. Jetton, Jacey
03/16/2021
Representative Carl O. Sherman files legislation on transparency of catfish mislabeling
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
03/16/2021
Representative David Spiller Takes Oath of Office Tuesday; Files Eight Bills and Co-Authors Ten by Friday
by: Rep. Spiller, David
03/16/2021
Representative Lopez Passes HB 739 out of the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
03/15/2021
Rep. Oliverson Files H.B. 18 to Provide Uninsured Texans Access to Discount Drugs
by: Rep. Oliverson, Tom
03/15/2021
REPRESENTATIVE LEACH FILES LEGISLATION TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF EXCESSIVE SEVERANCE PACKAGES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/12/2021
Rep. Raney Files House Joint Resolution to Modernize Legislature Efficiency
by: Rep. Raney, John
03/12/2021
Landgraf’s Active Shooter Alert Bill Unanimously Passes Out of Committee
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
03/11/2021
Price Files Healthcare Legislation Providing Solutions to Patients' Concerns
by: Rep. Price, Four
03/11/2021
REPRESENTATIVE STEVE TOTH FILES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TEXAS ELECTRIC GRID
by: Rep. Toth, Steve
03/11/2021
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ AND SENATOR JOSE MENÉNDEZ FILE COMPREHENSIVE NONDISCRIMINATION BILLS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/11/2021
Rep. Capriglione Files Bill Package Protecting Consumer Data
by: Rep. Capriglione, Giovanni
03/11/2021
Representative Tinderholt Files Eight Bills to Reform Texas Disaster Act
by: Rep. Tinderholt, Tony
03/10/2021
Representative Jacey Jetton Files a Bill to Make School Supplies Tax-Exempt for Teachers
by: Rep. Jetton, Jacey
03/10/2021
REPRESENTATIVE LEACH LAYS OUT MAJOR TORT REFORM LEGISLATION TO KEY HOUSE COMMITTEE; ANNOUNCES KEY STAKEHOLDER MEETING
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
03/09/2021
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN HOLDS SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR CENSORSHIP
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
03/09/2021
REPRESENTATIVE ANA-MARIA RAMOS FILES 'MY BODY, MY FUTURE' BILL TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTIVES TO TEENS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
03/08/2021
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN ANNOUNCES BILL PROVIDING ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
03/08/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Files Legislation to Support the Spouse and Children of Military Personnel Killed While on Active Duty
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
03/08/2021
Springer, Stucky File Legislation to Formalize Texas Woman's University System
by: Rep. Stucky, Lynn
03/08/2021
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO ALLOW LOCAL LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
03/05/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN HOLLAND AUTHORS SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT
by: Rep. Holland, Justin
03/05/2021
Representative Darby Files Bill to Change Makeup of the Public Utility Commission of Texas
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
03/04/2021
State Representative Hugh D. Shine Coauthors Legislation on Broadband Expansion
by: Rep. Shine, Hugh
03/04/2021
Buckley Files Bill to Create Penalties For Use of Fireworks Against Peace Officers
by: Rep. Buckley, Brad
03/04/2021
Landgraf’s Bill Protects Basin from High-Level Radioactive Waste
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
03/04/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Files Bills to Protect Law Enforcement and Communities
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
03/03/2021
Rep. Meza Files Bill to Study Impacts of Solitary Confinement, Restrict Punishment To Maximum of 10 Days
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
03/03/2021
State Rep. Candy Noble Files Emergency-Item Bill Protecting Citizens From Cities That Defund Police
by: Rep. Noble, Candy
03/03/2021
Meza Files Legislation To Prevent Apartments From Being Without Power Longer Than Six Hours During Rolling Blackouts
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
03/02/2021
Speaker Dade Phelan Issues Statement On Governor Abbott’s Announcement To Fully Reopen Texas
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
03/01/2021
HOLLAND FILES LEGISLATION MANDATING TEXAS RESIDENCY FOR ERCOT BOARD MEMBERS
by: Rep. Holland, Justin
03/01/2021
Rep. Erin Zwiener Files Six More Pieces of Legislation: Alternative Writing Assessments, Dark Skies, Nature-Based Infrastructure, and Others
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
03/01/2021
Landgraf Files Bill to Enhance Penalties for Rioting, Preserve First Amendment Freedoms
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
03/01/2021
REP. MEZA FILES BILLS TO ADDRESS MUNICIPAL JAIL SUICIDES, EMERGENCY RULEMAKING FOR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, CLOSING BYOB LOOPHOLE
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
03/01/2021
REPRESENTATIVE PARKER FILES HOUSE BILL 2497 TO ESTABLISH THE 1836 PROJECT
by: Rep. Parker, TanFebruary 2021
02/25/2021
State Representative Erin Zwiener Files Critical Infrastructure Resiliency Act
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
02/25/2021
Representative Morales Files Bill to Move Sul Ross University from Texas State System to Texas A&M System
by: Rep. Morales, Eddie
02/25/2021
Representative Ed Thompson Files Bill Ensuring all Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities are Equipped with Emergency Power Sources
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
02/24/2021
Representative Carl O. Sherman introduces legislation to improve energy grid
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
02/24/2021
Representative Darby Congratulates Commissioner New on his Reappointment to the Texas Transportation Commission
by: Rep. Darby, Drew
02/24/2021
Representative Parker Files House Bill HB 2185 to Restore Truth in Medicine
by: Rep. Parker, Tan
02/23/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Files Legislation to Protect Communities from Sex Offenders
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
02/23/2021
Vice Chair of House Appropriations Committee, Representative González Named Chair of Sub Committee on Articles I, IV, V
by: Rep. González, Mary
02/22/2021
ROGERS PUSHES FOR EXPANSION OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION TO INCLUDE RURAL TEXANS
by: Rep. Rogers, Glenn
02/19/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE APPOINTED VICE CHAIR TO CRITICAL HOUSE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
02/17/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON REFILES BILL TO CORRECT MARKET PRICE DISTORTIONS THAT HAVE LED TO ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES IN TEXAS
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
02/12/2021
State Representative Erin Zwiener Files Legislation on TCEQ Enforcement, Climate Change, Voting Access, and Bodily Autonomy Education
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
02/11/2021
Representative González Files Bill to Guide Action on Public School Assessment and Accountability
by: Rep. González, Mary
02/11/2021
State Representative Hugh D. Shine Joint Authors Bipartisan Legislation on School Finance
by: Rep. Shine, Hugh
02/10/2021
Representative Keith Bell Files HB 1776 Requiring Schools to Offer Course on America's Founding Principles
by: Rep. Bell, Keith
02/09/2021
Rep. Lopez makes a Statement on the Texas House Committee on Transportation Interim Report findings
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
02/09/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON FILES CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT BUSINESS OWNERS AND WORKERS
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
02/09/2021
STATE REP MIKE SCHOFIELD FILES BILL TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR TEXAS HOMEOWNERS
by: Rep. Schofield, Mike
02/09/2021
Chairman James White Appointed to Chair House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
by: Rep. White, James
02/09/2021
Chairman James White Applauds Governor Abbott's Bail Reform Emergency Item
by: Rep. White, James
02/08/2021
State Representative James White Files Bill to Expand Access to Healthcare for More Texans
by: Rep. White, James
02/05/2021
Rep. Muñoz Appointed to Committee on Higher Education, Committee on Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services
by: Rep. Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
02/05/2021
Representative Morales Appointed to Influential Committees for 87th Texas Legislature
by: Rep. Morales, Eddie
02/05/2021
Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers Appointed Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety
by: Rep. Bowers, Rhetta
02/05/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE TONI ROSE APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING
by: Rep. Rose, Toni
02/05/2021
Representative Carl Sherman Reappointed to the Appropriations and Corrections Committees
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
02/05/2021
Representative Lopez Joins Veterans' Affairs and County Affairs Committees for the 87th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
02/05/2021
REP. DEWAYNE BURNS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK
by: Rep. Burns, DeWayne
02/05/2021
State Representative Ed Thompson Appointed Vice-Chair of House Transportation Committee; Member of Appropriations and Resolutions Committees
by: Rep. Thompson, Ed
02/05/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Receives Committee Appointments for the 87th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
02/05/2021
Representative Julie Johnson appointed to Appropriations, Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committees for the 87th Legislative Session
by: Rep. Johnson, Julie
02/05/2021
State Representative Philip Cortez Appointed as Chairman to a Texas House Committee
by: Rep. Cortez, Philip
02/05/2021
Landgraf Tapped as Chairman; Assigned to Committees Important for West Texas
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
02/05/2021
State Representative Briscoe Cain Named Chair of the House Committee on Elections
by: Rep. Cain, Briscoe
02/05/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE JEFF LEACH RE-APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND CIVIL JURISPRUDENCE;
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
02/04/2021
REP. CECIL BELL, JR. RE-APPOINTED TO THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND TO THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Bell, Cecil
02/04/2021
ORDAZ PEREZ APPOINTED TO COMMITTEES ON BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
by: Rep. Ordaz Perez, Claudia
02/04/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 87TH LEGISLATURE
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
02/04/2021
Representative González Receives Committee Assignments for the 87th Legislative Session
by: Rep. González, Mary
02/04/2021
REPRESENTATIVE ANA-MARIA RAMOS IS ASSIGNED TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE & FAMILY ISSUES COMMITTEE AND THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
by: Rep. Ramos, Ana-Maria
02/04/2021
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF HOUSE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE; MEMBER OF INSURANCE COMMITTEE
by: Rep. González, Jessica
02/04/2021
State Rep. Metcalf Appointed Chair of House Admin Committee, Member of State Affairs and International Relations & Economic Development Committees
by: Rep. Metcalf, Will
02/04/2021
Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Committee Assignments for 87th Legislature
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade
02/04/2021
REPRESENTATIVE CANDY NOBLE RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 87th LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
by: Rep. Noble, Candy
02/04/2021
State Rep. Brad Buckley Named Vice-Chairman of Defense and Veterans Affairs; will serve on Public Education and Local and Consent Calendars Committees
by: Rep. Buckley, Brad
02/04/2021
Rep. Penny Morales Shaw Appointed to House Environmental Regulation and House Urban Affairs Committees
by: Rep. MoralesShaw, Penny
02/03/2021
State Representative Zwiener Files Legislation on Landowner Rights, Billboards, and Less-Lethal Ammunition
by: Rep. Zwiener, Erin
02/03/2021
REP. MICHELLE BECKLEY FILES HB 1519, A BILL THAT WILL ALLOW ALL ALCOHOL TO BE DELIVERED ACROSS THE STATE
by: Rep. Beckley, MichelleJanuary 2021
01/29/2021
Chairman James White Asks Governor Abbott to Take Action on Technology Companies
by: Rep. White, James
01/28/2021
Landgraf Applauds Governor’s Action in Odessa to Protect Energy Jobs
by: Rep. Landgraf, Brooks
01/28/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON FILES HB 1378 AND HB 1379 FOR RESTAURANT EQUALITY
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/27/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE MIKE SCHOFIELD ANNOUNCES STAFF FOR LEGISLATIVE SESSION
by: Rep. Schofield, Mike
01/27/2021
REP. JESSICA GONZÁLEZ FILES BILL TO REPEAL EXEMPTION OF SEVERANCE TAX FOR FLARED AND VENTED GAS
by: Rep. González, Jessica
01/25/2021
Senator Kelly Hancock and Representative Jeff Leach File the “Texas Essential Church Act” Proposing Constitutional Amendment to Protect Texas Churches
by: Rep. Leach, Jeff
01/21/2021
REP. JARED PATTERSON TO SERVE AS A BOARD MEMBER FOR THE TEXAS CONSERVATIVE COALITION
by: Rep. Patterson, Jared
01/21/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE LIZ CAMPOS FILES FIRST SEVEN PIECES OF TEXAS LEGISLATION
by: Rep. Campos, Elizabeth "Liz"
01/21/2021
Representative Carl Sherman highlights his Maternity Mortality Taskforce Bill
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
01/21/2021
Congratulations to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
01/20/2021
Meza Files Colten's Law: HB 1287 Requires Blood Alcohol Testing If Motorist Hits A Pedestrian
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
01/16/2021
STATE REPRESENTATIVE LIZ CAMPOS AND BEXAR COUNTY JUDGE NELSON WOLFF PROVIDE FREE COVID-19 TESTING AND PPE DISTRIBUTION
by: Rep. Campos, Elizabeth "Liz"
01/14/2021
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN FILES BILL CLOSING LOOPHOLE WITH CHILD SUPPORT
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
01/13/2021
Dallas City Council unanimously approves renaming of Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard
by: Rep. Sherman, Carl Sr.
01/13/2021
Representative Keith Bell Sworn In For Second Term As HD 4 Representative
by: Rep. Bell, Keith
01/12/2021
Representative Christina Morales Files Legislation for the 87th Session
by: Rep. Morales, Christina
01/12/2021
Representative Lopez & Colleagues Commence 87th Texas Legislative Session
by: Rep. Lopez, Ray
01/12/2021
Rep. Jake Ellzey Sworn In as State Representative for House District 10
by: Rep. Ellzey, Jake
01/12/2021
Representative Tinderholt Sworn in, Vows Support for Conservative Session
by: Rep. Tinderholt, Tony
01/08/2021
REP. MEZA FILES BILL TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR SENIORS TO RENEW SNAP BENEFITS
by: Rep. Meza, Thresa "Terry"
01/08/2021
REPRESENTATIVE SHAHEEN FILES BILL TO PROHIBIT VIOLENT SEX OFFENDERS FROM SOLICITING PEN PALS
by: Rep. Shaheen, Matt
01/07/2021
Rep. VanDeaver Files HB 890 to Permanently Allow Remote Hearings in Juvenile Cases
by: Rep. VanDeaver, Gary
01/05/2021
Metcalf Files Legislation to Amend Deadline Date for Montgomery County Hospital District Board Filings
by: Rep. Metcalf, Will