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Patrick: 'I am pleased to appoint Justice Lana Myers to assist me during the upcoming impeachment trial'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Sep 5, 2023
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently selected Justice Lana Myers to serve with him in the upcoming impeachment trial.
Huffines Liberty Foundation: 'What the Texas Legislature did this session will not work if the goal is to eliminate the school M&O property tax'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Jul 27, 2023
Earlier this month, the Texas House and Senate reached a long-awaited agreement that resulted in a $12 billion tax cut for property owners in the state.
Governor Abbott Statement On Proposed Property Tax Cut Legislation
By Lone Star Standard Report | Jul 15, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the Texas Legislature's announcement of property tax cut legislation during Special Session #2:
Energy policy experts on 88th Regular Legislative Session: 'If you like free markets, it was not so good'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 5, 2023
As the 88th Regular Legislative Session wraps up, the Lone Star Standard reached out to energy policy experts for their perspective on what the future looks like for the Texas grid and energy reliability in general.
Abbott: 'I am once again putting the agreed upon school district property tax rate cuts on the special session agenda'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Jul 3, 2023
On June 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement announcing that he is calling a second Special Session of the Texas Legislature. The Governor's announcement highlighted the accomplishments of the legislature, but emphasized the need for property tax relief as the House and Senate did not reach an agreement on the matter during the first Special Session.
Texas lawmakers give final approval to bill seeking to improve grid reliability
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2023
On May 22, the Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to Senate Bill 7 which deals with improving energy grid reliability across the state of Texas.
Abbott makes school choice legislation 'one of his emergency items for the session’
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 20, 2023
As the debate over education heats up in Austin, Gov. Greg Abbott recently doubled down on his support for school choice legislation as the Texas House considers education saving account bills, offering his endorsement for a Senate proposal he says makes 5.5 million students in the state eligible.
TPPF's Quintero on dueling plans for property tax relief for Texans: 'The more money returned to taxpayers, the better.'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 19, 2023
As the House and Senate chambers in the state of Texas continue to disagree on the best route for achieving historic property tax relief, James Quintero, policy director for the Government for the People initiative of Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), is calling on lawmakers to provide what Texas taxpayers really want: the historic property tax relief they were promised.
Energy Alliance policy director says Texas SB7 'good for consumers'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 17, 2023
The Texas House State Affairs Committee held a hearing May 3 to consider a number of bills, including Senate Bill 7, which deals with improving energy grid reliability across the state of Texas. The issue of the grid was named a priority by both Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for this legislative session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'The time is NOW for school choice in Texas'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 13, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who made education savings accounts a priority earlier this year, has continued to publicly support school choice as Texas goes deeper into its legislative session.
King pushes bill that is 'good news for public education' while opposing education savings accounts
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 11, 2023
State Rep. Ken King (R-Canadian) has gone on record saying that Texas House Bill 100 is expected to provide $4.5 billion in public education funding, along with several other big reforms.
Texas State Representative: 'Property taxes are unethical, out of control, and should be eliminated'
By Andy Nghiem | May 11, 2023
During a recent session, state lawmakers voted against an amendment that would have provided Texans $20 billion in tax relief; State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) was among those who voted in support of the amendment.
Patrick: 'The Texas Senate has now passed the strongest pushback on woke policies in higher education nationwide'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 1, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX) commended the Texas Senate for passing Senate Bill 17, which eliminates "discriminatory" diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and hiring practices from all state-funded college and university institutions in Texas.
American Federation for Children CEO on school choice: 'The future of Texas depends on it'
By Lone Star Standard Report | May 1, 2023
Tommy Schultz, CEO of American Federation for Children (AFC), is backing the school choice movement in Texas, citing data on the poor reading levels of students in Texas schools.
Harrison: 'Thirty other states have already passed school choice''
By Lone Star Standard Report | Apr 26, 2023
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie) is carrying Sen. Mayes Middleton's (R-Galveston) education freedom bill in the Texas House.
Austin attorney: Chapter 313 replacement bill 'quite a bit more limited in the kinds of projects that can qualify'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Apr 23, 2023
On April 10, the Texas House Ways & Means Committee heard testimony on House Bill (HB) 5, a bill intended as a replacement for the now defunct Chapter 313 tax abatement program.
Abbott: 'We are passing a law to ban DEI in our universities'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Apr 21, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has repeated his stance on eliminating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices and offices from Texas public universities.
Tinderholt offers amendment to Texas Property Tax Relief Act: 'The state owes (Texans) the biggest tax cut in our state's history'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Apr 20, 2023
How to effectively offer Texans proper tax relief continues to be a battle among the House and the Senate.During a Texas House of Representatives legislative session held last week, attendees considered House Bill 2, which seeks to lower appraisal caps, and state Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) attempted to offer an amendment to the legislation.
Heritage Foundation president 'cautiously optimistic' on school choice measures
By Mary Lou Lang | Apr 19, 2023
Education savings accounts currently are under consideration in the Texas Legislature, and Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based think tank, told the Lone Star Standard he is "cautiously optimistic" some version of school choice will be passed this year.
Texas Tech professor: 'Results are in; they show unambiguously that school choice helps students, taxpayers and even existing government schools'
By Lone Star Standard Report | Apr 14, 2023
The battle for school choice in Texas is at a "pivotal stage," with Senate Bill 8, which establishes education savings accounts, clearing the Committee on Education and awaiting a floor vote, said Texas Tech Professor Alexander William Salter.
