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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.
Texas Senate passes SB 2, advancing education savings accounts proposal
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 5, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, a bill aimed at providing Texas parents with universal Education Savings Accounts.
Rep. Mihaela Plesa announces bills for court-granted and automatic expunctions
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 5, 2025
Rep. Mihaela Plesa has introduced two legislative bills, HB 2006 and HB 2042, aimed at reforming the expunction process for individuals found innocent in Texas.
Representative Leach: Texas House creates Texas “DOGE Committee to shrink government and eliminate waste”
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Texas State Representative Jeff Leach announced that the Texas House has established the Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency, known as the 'DOGE Committee', to address inefficiencies and wasteful spending in the state.
Rep. Spiller announces introduction of bills on faith and moral education in public schools
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 30, 2025
Texas State Representative David Spiller has introduced two legislative bills, HB 1425 and HB 2116, which aim to enhance the role of faith and moral education in public schools across the state.
Senator Creighton introduces Texas Education Freedom Act
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 25, 2025
Today, Texas State Senator Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 2, known as the Texas Education Freedom Act.
Texas House and Senate introduce 2026-27 budget bills focusing on conservative priorities
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 22, 2025
Leaders in the Texas House and Senate have introduced base budget bills for the 2026-27 biennium.
Texas senator files bill to create Homeland Security Division
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 19, 2025
Senator Tan Parker of Texas has introduced a new bill, SB 780, aimed at enhancing the state's security infrastructure.
Texas manufacturers outline key legislative priorities for 2025
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 19, 2025
The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) has announced its top ten policy priorities for the 89th Legislature in 2025.
Texas Comptroller projects $194B in revenue for the state in 2026-27
By Lone Star Standard | Jan 15, 2025
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released the Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE), projecting $194.6 billion in revenue for general-purpose spending during the 2026-27 biennium.
Senator Bettencourt introduces bipartisan-supported "Sensible 4" education reform package
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 13, 2024
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has introduced a set of bills known as the "Sensible 4" for Public Education ahead of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, starting January 14, 2025.
Bettencourt introduces 'Integrity-7' bills focusing on Texas election transparency
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston has pre-filed a series of bills known as the "Integrity 7" in anticipation of the upcoming 89th Legislative Session, which is set to commence on January 14, 2025.
Hull pre-files eight priority bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 26, 2024
Texas State Representative Lacey Hull (R-Houston) has pre-filed eight priority bills ahead of the 2025, or 89th, Texas legislative session.
Tepper files initial legislative priorities
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock) has filed his initial legislative priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas legislative session.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
