There is a big election on the horizon.  It is big because lots of folks are on the ballot, the Democrats have managed to find someone for nearly every position on the ballot, which is quite unusual.  It is...

Governor Gregg Abbott called 2 special sessions earlier this summer.  The sessions immediately followed the regular 89th legislative session marked by partisan conflict and a successful quorum break by House Democrats during the first called special session. The first...

The first called special session saw over 450 bills and resolutions filed.  Many of those bills are variations on a theme between flood warnings and prevention, regulation/banning THC products, and redistricting.  These 3 subjects represent the lion’s share of...

The Governor announced the items on the agenda for the upcoming Special Session.  Not only is the Governor the only official who can call a Special Session, he also decides what is on the agenda. While the members can...

The 89th legislative session ended on Monday June 2nd.  Despite some last-minute wrangling dealing with an increase in judge’s salaries (which is also tied to legislator’s pensions) both the House and the Senate finished mid afternoon.  No mention of...