The Texas Senate on May 29 adopted a resolution calling for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial to begin by August. The resolution, authored by state Sen. John Whitmire, a Democrat, passed unanimously. Under the resolution (pdf) a seven-member committee will be appointed to prepare and present rules of procedure for consideration to the Senate…
Texas Senate Sets Deadline for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
May 30, 2023
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Texas Senate Sets August Deadline for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
May 30, 2023
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The Texas Senate on May 29 adopted a resolution calling for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial to begin by August. The resolution, authored by state Sen. John Whitmire, a Democrat, passed unanimously. Under the resolution (pdf) a seven-member committee will be appointed to prepare and present rules of procedure for consideration to the Senate…
Texas Senate Passes Education Savings Accounts, Could Face Challenges in House
April 7, 2023
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The Texas Senate approved a bill that would allow parents to direct state education funds for their children to be used outside the public school system, but it could face challenges in the House. Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton authored Senate Bill 8, known as The Texas Parental Bill of Rights, which would create an…
Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Organ Harvesting in China
March 30, 2023
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The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…
Texas Senators Hear Witness Testimonies on Forced Organ Harvesting in China
March 30, 2023
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The Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday heard from witnesses who favor proposed legislation that would prohibit health benefit plans from paying for vital organs originating in China, where forced organ harvesting occurs. “Senate Bill 1040 is intended to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting,” said Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst,…
$16.5 Billion Property Tax Relief Bill Soars Through Texas Senate Unanimously
March 23, 2023
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s $16.5 billion property tax relief plan soared through the Senate in a series of unanimous votes on the four-part package, which could bring hefty savings for millions of homeowners and business owners. “The Senate’s Property Tax Relief package moved through the Senate like a bullet train 124-0 because all 31…
Texas Senate Committee Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes from Competing in Collegiate Sports
March 17, 2023
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The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs has approved a bill restricting transgender athletes in intercollegiate athletic competitions. Senate Bill 15, also known as the Save Women’s Sports Act, authored by Republican state Sen. Mayes Middleton would require college-level athletes to compete based on a student’s biological sex as shown on their birth certificate. The…
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