More Than 50,000 Texans Take Action to Oppose Discriminatory Legislation
Today, a group of LGBTQ and civil rights groups -- including the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), Equality Texas, the ACLU of Texas, the Texas Freedom Network and the Transgender Education Network of Texas – delivered a list of signatures from …
Representative Coleman Condemns Disparaging Comments on Local Government
Today, August 11, 2017, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-Houston) released the following statement:
Texas Inmates Relocating From Hot Prison to Temporary Facilities
After a years-long legal battle, about 1,000 inmates will literally catch a break from the infamous Texas heat. On Wednesday, inmates held at the Wallace Pack Unit, a state prison about 75 miles northwest of Houston, will temporarily be moved …
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend Aug. 11-13
This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11 - 13. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on …
After 2015 Legalization, Texans May Be Able to Buy Medical Cannabis Oil by January
In 2015, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the first bill allowing any growing or sale of marijuana in Texas
Balancing Books and Politics: PVAMU Student Goes to College As Youngest City Councilman in the State
As a member of the graduating class of 2018, Kendric D. Jones is a pro at going back-to-college. He knows what to pack, what to expect, and basically what to do. However, this year will be different than usual when …
Representative Garnet F. Coleman on Passing of Governor Mark White
Today, August 5, 2017, former Texas Governor Mark White passed away. Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:
Details Regarding Funeral And Memorial Services For Former Governor Mark White
On behalf of the White family, the Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released funeral and memorial service details for former Governor Mark White. Funeral services will take place in Houston, TX at Second Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 9th …
Legislative Study Group Supports Public Ed
During the regular session, the Texas House passed a school finance plan - House Bill 21 in the regular session - which was also supported by the LSG. The legislation would have added desperately-needed funding to our public school system, …
Reynolds Files HB 342 on Cyber-Security Protections for Our Elections
American elections only recently seemed impenetrable: too many different systems, different jurisdictions and different machines, online and offline, to hack. But confidence in the system's invulnerability is eroding after national security officials revealed that during the 2016 presidential race Russian …
Texas Special Legislative Session: What's On the Agenda
School choice, abortion and bathroom access are among Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's agenda items for a special session of the Texas Legislature starting July 18.
The Texas Moms Matter Act Unanimously Passes Second Reading After Moving Remarks By Rep. Thierry
On Monday, July 31, 2017, Representative Shawn Thierry successfully passed her premier piece of legislation, "HB 11, The Texas Moms Matter Act" at second reading with an unanimous vote in the House. Rep. Thierry gave a heartfelt account of her …
Rep. Reynolds Proudly Files HCR 22 Urging Congress to Impeach President Trump
On June 12, 2017, U.S. Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman filed an article of impeachment against President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The article states that President Trump has prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of …
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For Abortion-Complication Reporting Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call to improve abortion-complication reporting is generating growing support across Texas. Improving abortion-complication reporting is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session.
LGBTQ Coalition Speaks Out Against Anti-Transgender Bills on Day of Testimony in Senate Committee
Today, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee hears testimony on the anti-transgender legislation SB3 and SB91. Throughout the year — during the regular legislative session and now during the special session — thousands of Texans have spoken out against proposed …
