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Texas legislature sees active bill filing ahead of March deadline
The Texas Capitol is bustling with activity as the legislative session progresses.
Texas Senate advances bill for expanding virtual education statewide
Today, the Texas Senate Education Committee advanced Senate Bill 569 (SB 569) with unanimous bipartisan support.
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Texas Legislature designates March 4 Make Texans Healthy Again Day
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025
The Texas Legislature designated March 4 as "Make Texans Healthy Again Day." The resolution was sponsored by Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Carrie Isaac.
Rep. Don McLaughlin files The Uvalde Strong Act
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 4, 2025
Rep. Don McLaughlin announced the filing of House Bill 33, known as The Uvalde Strong Act, aimed at addressing the protocol failures from the May 24, 2022 school shooting in Uvalde that claimed the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers. The announcement was made in a press release on March 3, 2025.
Texas Senate passes bill banning lottery couriers after investigation call
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 1, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued a statement following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 28, which bans lottery couriers in Texas.
Texas Senate passes teacher support bill with unanimous approval
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 26, introduced by Senator Brandon Creighton of Conroe.
Make Texans Healthy Again founder: Taxpayer-funded meals should ‘meet the highest possible standards’
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Travis McCormick, founder of Make Texans Healthy Again, said he testified in support of several bills aimed at improving the health of Texans, including Senate Bill 25 and Senate Bill 314, before the Texas Senate Health & Human Services Committee.
Rep. Wilson announces co-authorship of HB 3 and tax relief package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 28, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson announced she is co-authoring House Bill 3, a universal school choice program and the introduction of a property tax relief package by the House. The announcement was made in a press release on Feb. 27.
State Sen. Kolkhorst on the American health crisis: 'We are going to make Texas healthier again'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 27, 2025
Texas State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst announced the "Make Texas Healthy Again" legislative agenda, focusing on childhood nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and health education reform in Texas.
Senator Paxton files bills removing limits for child sexual abuse cases
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Senator Angela Paxton has introduced Senate Joint Resolution 51 and Senate Bill 1167, which aim to eliminate the civil statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse in Texas.
Speaker Burrows announces support for property tax relief package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 26, 2025
Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows, announced his support for a new property tax relief package, including House Bill 8 (HB 8) and House Bill 9 (HB 9), aimed at providing tax relief to Texas homeowners and business owners.
Texas Senate advances bills on bail reform and teacher pay raises
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed four bills aimed at reforming the state's bail system.
Creighton introduces Texas Parental Bill of Rights with new educational measures
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025
Senator Brandon Creighton has introduced Senate Bill 12, known as the Texas Parental Bill of Rights.
Middleton files SB 19 to ban use of taxpayer funds for lobbyists
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 23, 2025
Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton has introduced Senate Bill 19, a legislative priority for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
Rep. Troxclair appointed to Texas House DOGE and Ways & Means committees
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Rep. Ellen Troxclair has announced her appointment to the Texas House Committees on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Ways & Means, with a focus on reducing taxes, cutting spending, and eliminating waste.
Bettencourt announces committee passage of bills including $140k homestead exemption
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Senator Paul Bettencourt announced that the Senate Committee on Local Government unanimously passed Senate Bill 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2, which include a $140,000 Homestead Exemption to be sent to the Senate.
Schwertner writes to Abbott on proposed Texas health plan reforms
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Senator Charles Schwertner has filed Senate Bill 1122 to reinforce Attorney General Ken Paxton's Opinion No.
Rep. Hull announces new bills on child welfare, healthcare, and entrepreneurship
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 12, 2025
Rep. Lacey Hull has announced the filing of eight additional bills targeting child welfare, healthcare accessibility and affordability, as well as personal freedom and entrepreneurship.
Sen. Parker announces capital markets development bills
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 6, 2025
Senator Tan Parker announced the filing of a package of four bills, SJR 50, SB 1056, SB 1057, and SB 1058, aimed at encouraging the development of capital markets in Texas.
Sen. Huffman announces bail reform package
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 6, 2025
Senator Joan Huffman has announced the filing of a comprehensive bail reform package following Governor Greg Abbott's designation of bail reform as an emergency item.
