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Texas Political Lobbyist News: Statement by Gov. Perry on Court Case

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Texas Political Lobbyist News: Statement by Gov. Perry on Court Case AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court ruling in Shelby Co. v. Holder. “Today’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court is a clear victory for federalism and the states. Texas may now implement the […]

Texas Political Lobbyist Update: Drought Emergency Announcement

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Texas Political Lobbyist Update: Drought Emergency Announcement On Monday June 17th, Rick Perry issued a proclamation renewing the state drought emergency. Texas has been in a recognized drought almost constantly since the initial drought emergency proclamation of July 5th of 2011. Drastic and consistent low rainfall and record high temperatures have pushed the state towards […]

Texas Political News for Lobbyists: HB 47

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Texas Political News for Lobbyists: HB 47 House Bill No. 47 is also known as the “Texas Liberty Preservation Act”. The bill was first filed on June 7th of 2013. The Legislature outlines that the 10th amendment to the U.S. Constitution authorizes the federal government to exercise only the powers that are specifically designated in […]

Texas Political Lobby News: HCR 4

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Texas Political Lobby News: HCR 4 House Concurrent Resolution No. 4 outlines the history of the “Voting Rights Act” and praises it’s necessity and effectiveness. The House Resolution also outlines loopholes it contains that can lead to voter discrimination. The Resolution is an official declaration of the Legislation’s favor of protecting every citizen’s right to […]

Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 1122

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Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 1122 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB01122F.htm House Bill No. 1122 is going to allow the Dallas Independent School District to implement a new program where select high school students will be able to graduate in just three years. The costs associated with their last year of schooling will be put towards […]

Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 8

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Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 8 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00008F.htm This bill aims to redefine “trafficking of persons” in the present Code of Criminal Procedure as any offense that has a result of a person, or persons, working against their will that may be prosecuted under specified areas of the Penal Code. Soliciting or receiving […]

Texas Political Lobbyist Update on the 83rd Legislative Session

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Texas Political Lobbyist Update on the 83rd Legislative Session http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/analysis/html/SB00008H.htm Senate Bill No. 8 is hoping to help lessen loopholes and abuse of the state’s Medicaid program. Currently, there are some serious problems with fraud and waste within the system. The tricky and complicated part of this is figuring out where the problems are and […]

Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Session Update: SB 484

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Texas Political Lobbyist 83rd Session Update: SB 484 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/analysis/html/SB00484H.htm Senate Bill 484 would amend the present Health and Safety Code to require a court, if a defendant successfully completes a prostitution prevention program further defined in the bill, to enter an order of nondisclosure. The bill requires the preventative program to ensure that the defendant […]

Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 286

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Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 286 C.S.H.B 286 is seeking to amend the Texas Medical Board’s complaint filing process. The bill was filed in December of 2012, and is currently being passed around and considered in public meetings and committees. Under the current procedures, if a complaint is filed against a physician the Texas […]