Texas Political Lobbyist Update: Senate Floor Action On Friday July 19th of 2013 the Texas State Senate temporarily suspended Senate rules to pass several bills. These include House Bill 16, House Joint Resolution 2, and Senator Whitmire’s SR 71 Senate Caucus Report. House Bill 16 is authored by Representatives Pickett, Phillips, and Harper-Brown. The bill […]
Texas Political Lobbyist Update: Drought Emergency Announcement
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 State Lobbyists: SB 23
Texas Political News for State Lobbyists: SB 23 Senate Bill No. 23 was first filed on June 3rd of 2013. The bill passed in the Senate on June 14th of 2013, and has yet to pass in the House of Representatives. S.B. 23 would amend the current Penal Code by adjusting the punishment for minors […]
Texas Political News for Lobbyists: HB 47
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
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 […]
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