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AFSCME Local 1624 Holds Speak-Out for Austin Public Health Workers and the Communities They Serve

AUSTIN, TX — Today, AFSCME Local 1624, alongside Austin Public Health (APH) workers, gathered outside Austin City Hall to speak out against devastating federal funding cuts that threaten vital public health programs, frontline jobs, and — ultimately — lives.

From AFSCME Local 1624

New Study Finds Proposed Texas Interchange Laws Would Benefit Large Retailers at Small Businesses’ Expense

Austin, TX – A new study conducted by TXP, Inc., an Austin-based economic analysis firm, commissioned by Americans for Free Markets (AFFM), released today emphasizes the negative impact of proposed Texas interchange laws (SB 2056/HB 4061) on Texas businesses and consumers.

From Americans for Free Markets

Senators Endorse Patrick for Reelection

HOUSTON TX – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s campaign released the following statement: Twenty Republican members of the Texas Senate came together to endorse the reelection campaign of Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. These 20 men and women know Dan Patrick the best and each has added their name to the campaign’s endorsement list.

From Blakemore & Associates

Patrick Endorses Dennis Paul for Texas Senate, District 11

HOUSTON TX – Texas Lieutenant Governor and conservative Republican candidate for re-election, Dan Patrick released the following statement:

From Blakemore & Associates

Dennis Paul Announces for Texas Senate

HOUSTON TX – Texas State Representative, District 129, Dennis Paul made the following announcement:

From Blakemore & Associates

Huffines Sweeps SREC Endorsements

DALLAS, TX – Conservative Republican businessman and former State Senator Don Huffines announced today that he has been endorsed by a supermajority of the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC), the governing body of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT).

From Blakemore & Associates

Texans for Lawsuit Reform, Texas Stock Exchange, Alliance for Corporate Excellence Laud Passage of Major Legislation Establishing Texas as Nation’s Preeminent Business Hub

AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) and the Alliance for Corporate Excellence issued the following statement today upon bipartisan passage of Senate Bill (SB) 29:

From Cision One

By Texans for Lawsuit Reform

Small Business Owners Urge Texas Legislators to Stop Possible Tax on Online Marketplace Fees

(April 17, 2025) — Small Texas online sellers today held a press conference urging Texas lawmakers to pass legislation (HB 1681/SB 265) ensuring online sellers won’t have to pay taxes on fees they pay digital marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. The press conference came as the House Ways and Means Committee plans to hold a hearing on HB 1681 on Monday.

From Connected Commerce Council

Texas Senate Advances Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores

AUSTIN – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Texas Senate for passing SB 2225, a bill to allow spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold in grocery and convenience stores where beer- and wine-based beverages with the same alcohol content are already being sold. The bill passed by a vote of 23-8 and now heads to the House for consideration.

From Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Adult Consumers Could Be Picking Up Their Favorite Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores in Texas by Football Season with Bill

AUSTIN – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today testified before the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee in favor of SB 2225, a bill to allow spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold in grocery and convenience stores where beer- and wine-based beverages with the same alcohol content are already being sold.

From Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Texas Committee Passes Bill to Allow Spirits Ready-to-Drink Cocktails in Grocery & Convenience Stores

AUSTIN – The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) today applauded the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee for passing SB 2225, a bill to allow spirits ready-to-drink cocktails (RTDs) to be sold in grocery and convenience stores where beer- and wine-based beverages with the same alcohol content are already being sold.

From Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

City of Austin Settles Case with Woman Shot by Off-Duty APD Officer

AUSTIN, TEXAS – On May 8, 2025, the Austin City Council approved a $550,000 settlement with former Austin resident Jessica Arellano who was shot three times by an off-duty Austin Police officer in January 2021 while riding as the passenger in a car.

From Edwards Law

TX Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision In Defense of Mother Banned from Contact with her Children “for life”

AUSTIN, TEXAS — In a major win for parental rights and due process, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of a mother who was banned from seeing her children for the rest of her life.

From Family Freedom Project

Christian Employers File Brief Supporting President’s Authority to Fire FTC Commissioners

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) has filed an amicus brief in Slaughter v. Trump supporting the president’s constitutional authority to remove Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials who wield substantial executive power in contravention of the chief executive’s wishes. CEA is represented by Alliance Defending Freedom on the brief.

From Good Comma Press

Texas Bill Would Restrict Voting Eligibility for Millions of Texas Citizens

Today, the Texas House Elections Committee will hold a hearing on H.B. 5337, which would mandate Texas’s 18.6 million registered voters – and all future voters – provide documentary proof of citizenship to cast a ballot.

From JWH Communications

Statement from HRBC Regarding Passage of SB 2722

The Houston Region Business Coalition (HRBC) congratulates Senator Paul Bettencourt on yesterday’s passage of SB 2722. This bill will bring much needed transparency to the operation of the Harris County Toll Road Authority.

From Mammoth Marketing Group

By Houston Region Business Coalition

STATEMENT BY REV. CHARLES FOSTER JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PASTORS FOR TEXAS CHILDREN, ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF VOUCHER BILL

Austin, TX – April 16, 2025 - Today, the Texas House of Representatives betrayed the children of Texas. With a narrow, partisan vote, the House approved Governor Greg Abbott’s private school voucher scheme—a reckless subsidy program that rips public dollars out of our neighborhood schools and hands them to unaccountable private institutions.

From Pastors for Texas Children

Senator Cornyn Announces Senior Staff Hires for 2026 Re-Election Campaign

AUSTIN, TX — Today Texas’ senior U.S. Senator John Cornyn is announcing his senior campaign team for his 2026 re-election campaign. “It has been my honor to serve Texans as their U.S. Senator and we will run an aggressive campaign that clearly frames the choice for Texas Republican primary voters,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I am pleased to have a dedicated team of elite professionals running this campaign.

From Potomac Strategy Group

“IS ANYONE SHOCKED?”: Senator Eckhardt Urges Texas Senate to Pass Funding for Public Schools Serving the Majority of Texas Families

From Senator Sarah Eckhardt - District 14

SENATOR ECKHARDT SOUNDS ALARM ON SENATE PASSAGE OF GOP BAN ON ACCESS TO ABORTION MEDICATIONS

AUSTIN – Today, Senate Republicans have passed SB 2880 by Senator Bryan Hughes. This legislation would create substantial restrictions and civil penalties for distributing abortion-inducing medications like mifepristone and misoprostol—safe, FDA-approved drugs used for over 25 years by patients and doctors alike.

From Senator Sarah Eckhardt SD-14

Sen. Cruz Leads the Fight for Cryptocurrency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) continues to make news for his leadership in the cryptocurrency space. Last week, President Trump signed his resolution into law overturning a Biden-era rule that would have undermined American leadership in cryptocurrency. Significantly, this is also the first cryptocurrency bill to ever be signed into law.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

Longtime Non-Profit Events Producer Launches Sine Die Events, LLC Citing Niche Need for Bandwidth

AUSTIN – Sine Die Events, LLC – a meeting and event production firm – today announced its launch, bringing two decades of conference services expertise and logistics coordination to the Capitol community. Sine Die Events is committed to helping clients strategize, design, market, and coordinate exceptional experiences for their association members, stakeholders, and staff.

From Sine Die Events, LLC

Texans Want a Shift in Political Discourse, Preservation of Strong Culture, Express Uncertainty About Immigration’s Impact

AUSTIN – April 29, 2025 – The 2025 Texas Lyceum Poll was released today, revealing Texans’ attitudes and opinions on crucial issues, including what they consider the most pressing challenges facing America, responses to mass deportation efforts, sentiments on artificial intelligence, the scope and salience of Texas culture in 2025 and Texans’ desire for a return to civility in politics.

From Sunwest Communications

By The Texas Lyceum

New Study Finds Increasing Housing Density Pays Off for Texas Cities

AUSTIN, TX — A new report released today by Texas 2036 and the Center for Sustainable Development at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture reveals that higher density residential development—think townhomes, garden apartments, and small multifamily buildings—can generate tens of thousands of dollars more net revenue for Texas cities than traditional suburban subdivisions.

From Texas 2036

Texas Parents & Educators Sound the Alarm on Abbott’s Private School Voucher Scam

“Greg Abbott and his billionaire donors are peddling this private school voucher scam, but Texas workers aren’t falling for it,” said Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy. “Vouchers would divert our taxpayer dollars from Texas public schools to unaccountable private schools, leaving our already underfunded public schools with even less. Vouchers are bad for Texas public schools, bad for kids, bad for teachers and school staff, and bad for taxpayers.”

From Texas AFL-CIO

As "" Moves through Texas Legislature, Latest Abortion Reports Confirm the Need for Passage

AUSTIN, TX -- Yesterday's release of the latest Induced Termination of Pregnancy (ITOP) report from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission confirms the need for the Legislature to pass SB 31, the Life of the Mother Act, which will educate doctors and attorneys about Texas' abortion laws.

From Texas Alliance for Life

Texas Civil Rights Project Condemns SB 17 as Discriminatory, Unconstitutional, and Dangerous

Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) joined advocates, community leaders, and legal experts to condemn the passage of Senate Bill 17, a deeply discriminatory bill that targets immigrants and communities of color under the guise of national security.

From Texas Civil Rights Project

Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of two distinguished business leaders to the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) Board of Directors

These outstanding leaders join an already exceptional Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of experience, vision, and commitment to our shared goal of marketing and maintaining Texas as an economic development powerhouse, both domestically and internationally.

From Texas Economic Development Corporation

Landgraf Presses TEA to Release Test Scores for Graduates

Austin, TX – State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) is urging the Texas Education Agency to release End-of-Course (EOC) exam results early for students in the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD), to ensure eligible seniors are not blocked from walking the stage at their graduation ceremonies.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

Texas House Backs Landgraf’s Push to Protect Property Tax Exemptions for Homeowners

Austin, TX – State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) proudly announced that House Bill 2730, which he joint-authored, passed the Texas House of Representatives this week with unanimous support. The bill now moves to the Senate and seeks to protect the homestead exemptions of homeowners across Texas.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

Landgraf votes for largest increase to public education funding in state history

AUSTIN — On Thursday, State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) voted in favor of House Bill 2, a landmark education finance reform bill that delivers the largest increase in public school funding in Texas history. The Texas House overwhelmingly passed the measure.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

Rep. Gene Wu on Committee Passage of SB 17, Racist Anti-Alien Land Law

Austin, TX – On Thursday, April 24th, the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Veteran Affairs voted to advance Senate Bill 17, a racist Anti-Alien Land Law that would strip land and property ownership rights to lawfully present immigrants, based solely on their national origin.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

Texas House Cuts Cord on Taxpayer-Funded Golden Parachutes

Austin, TX – State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) announced Saturday that the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill aiming to outlaw “golden parachutes” for government employees.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

State Representative Jolanda “Jo” Jones Blasts Voucher Bill Signing: “Welfare for the Wealthy, Betrayal of Our Babies”

HOUSTON, TX — With Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of Senate Bill 2—the voucher bill—Texas has officially sold out its students. This is not school reform—it’s welfare for the wealthy. A private-school payday at the expense of public-school children. A backroom betrayal dressed up in buzzwords.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Jolanda "Jo" Jones - District 147

House Passes Landgraf’s Chemical Storage Reform Following PBC Fire

Austin, TX – A bill authored by State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) to protect Texas families from the dangers posed by fly-by-night chemical container storage operations has passed the Texas House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. The measure now heads to the Texas Senate for consideration.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Brooks Landgraf

TEXAS IMPACT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS

Texas Impact, the oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group in the state, was awarded the prestigious DeRose-Hinkhouse Best in Class Award by the Religion Communicators Council of North America for the YouTube series Faith in Democracy. The series was awarded Best in Category for Documentary/ Educational Series, and Best in Class for Video Shorts and Features.

From Texas Impact

Press conference on religious extremism in the legislative session

Texas Impact, the oldest and largest interfaith advocacy group in the state, will hold a press conference on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol to highlight religious extremism in the ongoing legislative session. Faith leaders from around the state will share examples of legislation that undermines religious pluralism, and discuss opportunities to re-balance the policy process in Texas.

From Texas Impact

Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus Blasts TEA A-F Ratings as Politically-Motivated Attack on Public Schools

Austin, TX — Today, the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus (TLPC) met with Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath on the day of the release of the 2023 A-F ratings for Texas public schools, to express serious concerns surrounding the agency’s methodology for determining those ratings, calling the methodology deceptive, harmful, and a blatant attempt to discredit neighborhood public schools to justify school privatization schemes.

From Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus

TSTA: Average teacher pay in Texas falls more than $10,000 below national average, Texas scraping the bottom in per-student funding

The average teacher salary in Texas is now more than $10,000 less than the national average, while per-pupil funding in the state’s public schools has slipped so far behind the national effort that only three other states now spend less than Texas to educate a child. These findings are from the National Education Association’s latest annual survey of state financial commitments to public education.

From Texas State Teachers Association

TSTA: Voucher bill a slap in the face for millions of Texas children

We are deeply disappointed that the House majority voted for a voucher bill that is an attack on public schools and a slap in the face for millions of Texas students. This bill will make it more difficult for these children and their educators to get the resources they need for classroom success and do real damage to the public education system that is the backbone of our state’s future.

From Texas State Teachers Association

State leaders’ failing grades on school funding are a bigger concern for school kids and parents than commissioner’s dubious school accountability ratings

Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina released the following statement: Educators wish Gov. Abbott and his legislative allies were as eager to adequately increase state funding for public school classrooms as the education commissioner is to release outdated test scores and dubious school accountability ratings.

From Texas State Teachers Association

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden-Era Rule that Unlawfully Sought to Rewrite Federal Law and Threatened to Close Texas Nursing Homes

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully blocked a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) rule adopted by the Biden Administration that attempted to rewrite federal law and force expensive and onerous regulations on nursing homes, threatening to force many facilities in Texas to close.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigations into Companies for Illegally Marketing Toothpaste Products Containing Fluoride to Kids

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to Colgate-Palmolive Company (“Colgate”) and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co. (“Proctor & Gamble”)—which advertises and sells “Crest” branded fluoride toothpaste—for marketing toothpaste products to parents and children in ways that are misleading, deceptive, and dangerous.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Life Sentences for Child Sex Offender

GIDDINGS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully prosecuted a Lexington man for child sexual abuse crimes, securing two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texans’ Privacy Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy and Provides Information on How Consumers Can Protect Their Data

From The Attorney General of Texas

By Ken Paxton - Attorney General of Texas

CTLC STATEMENT REGARDING LOTTO.COM LEGAL ACTION FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF

AUSTIN, TX –– Lotto.com’s petition lays bare the inconsistency and lack of accountability demonstrated by the TLC regarding the issue of lottery couriers operating in the State of Texas.

From The Monument Group

By Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers

CTLC Statement Regarding Texas Lottery Commission Decision

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) decision to approve a ban on lottery couriers is the most recent in a series of actions that have undermined the accountability and credibility of an agency whose operations are under investigation.

From The Monument Group

By Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers

Lottery Couriers Testify in Favor of Tough Regulatory Standards

AUSTIN, TX – On May 6, members of the Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers testified in favor of House Bill 3201, which would impose the toughest state regulatory standards for lottery couriers in the country.

From The Monument Group

By Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers

Texans Deserve Better than Inconsistent Policy and Lack of Accountability

AUSTIN, TX – In 1991, Texans voted to approve the Texas Lottery and entrusted the Texas Legislature and the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) with the responsibility of protecting its integrity. Upholding the faith of Texans in a fair lottery should be of paramount importance.

From The Monument Group

By Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers

STATEMENT REGARDING RYAN MINDELL’S RESIGNATION

AUSTIN, TX – Ryan Mindell was a part of the Texas Lottery Commission for years, during which he repeatedly denied the agency had regulatory authority over couriers, despite couriers’ persistent requests to be regulated, just as we are in other states.

From The Monument Group

By Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers

Senator José Menéndez Issues Statement on the Passage of School Voucher Program

San Antonio, Texas - This afternoon the Texas Senate concurred to the House of Representative’s amendments on Senate Bill 2, which establishes a private school voucher program in Texas. Senator Menéndez voted no on this bill.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Jose Menendez - District 26

Governor Abbott Signs Bettencourts SB 569 Virtual Learning Expansion Bill into Law

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced today that Senate Bill 569 (SB 569), his flagship virtual education reform bill, has been officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott and is effective immediately.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Texas Senate Approves $950 Annual PTax Cut for Over 65 & Disabled Homeowners, 30–1

AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) today passed Senate Bill 23 (SB 23) and its constitutional amendment Senate Joint Resolution 85 (SJR 85) out of the Texas Senate with a resounding 30–1 vote. A top Lt. Governor Dan Patrick priority, this legislation delivers meaningful property tax relief for over 65 and disabled Texans—providing nearly $951 in average annual tax savings and expanding total exemptions to a landmark $200,000, benefiting an estimated 2.08 million Texas homesteads as 80% of Texas seniors are homeowners per the Urban Initiative. SB 23 has 26 bi-partisan co-authors, and this will allow Texas seniors to “Age in peace”.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

SB 1962 passes Senate to Restore A–F Ratings & Stops Taxpayer-Funded Lawsuits

Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 1962 by Senator Paul Bettencourt, that would restore the Texas’ A–F Public Education Accountability System and halt the frivolous use of taxpayer dollars on lawfare aimed at blocking public school accountability ratings. SB 1962 restores transparency for parents and taxpayers, ensuring measurable progress in student achievement statewide.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Texas Senate Passes Sen. Bettencourt’s Bill to Stop “Lottery Socialism”

Austin, TX – The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2010 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) in a decisive, bipartisan 22-9 vote, taking direct legislative action against Harris County’s controversial “Uplift Harris” Universal Basic Income (UBI) program.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Senator Bettencourt’s SB 2206 to Boost R&D Tax Credit Passes Texas Senate 31-0

(Austin, TX) — Today, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2206 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) on a bipartisan 31-0 vote. SB 2206 strengthens Texas' commitment to research and development by increasing the R&D franchise tax credit from 5% up to 8.722% — and even higher to 10.903% for research conducted through public or private institutions of higher education.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Eckhardt On Senate Concurrence of Taxpayer Voucher Scam:

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Senate concurred on amendments from the House to Senate Bill 2, the effort by Governor Greg Abbott to take tax dollars out of public schools to fund private schools. The bill will fund 100,000 coupons for private school tuition while the remaining 5.5M public school students are forced to do more with less.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Sarah Eckhardt - District 14

Texas Senate Local Government Committee Hold Hearing on Increasing ISD Homestead Exemption

Austin, TX - Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) will hold a hearing with the Texas Senate Committee on Local Government on proposed legislation to increase the ISD homestead exemption for Texans over 65 and those disabled to a total of $200,000 on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas State Capitol, Senate Finance Committee Room, Capitol Extension, E1.036.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Sen. Bettencourt’s SB 2722 Passes Texas Senate to Rein in on Toll Fund Diversions

AUSTIN TX — The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2722 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) in a 21-8-2 vote, refocusing how excess toll road surplus revenues are used in Harris County to prioritize real road maintenance and public safety services over non-transportation-related spending, and to recognize the $116M spent by the City of Houston on public safety.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Sen.Bettencourt Closes Loopholes to Keep Predators out of Schools & Juvenile Systems

AUSTIN, TX - Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) announced two major victories this week in his ongoing efforts to strengthen child safety laws in Texas. Senate Bill 571, which passed the Texas Senate yesterday in a bipartisan 30-1 vote, and Senate Bill 1437, signed into law the day before by Governor Greg Abbott, both target dangerous loopholes in the state's "Do Not Hire" registry systems.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: The Texas Senate Sends One of My Top Priorities, the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), to Gov. Abbott’s Desk

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Texas Senate’s Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 31 – Life of the Mother Act

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Bill 31, Life of the Mother Act, by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler: “Since 2021, abortions in Texas have essentially ceased. As a Christian and a conservative, I celebrate that tens of thousands of tiny Texans have been saved and that Texas has led the way in protecting life nationwide.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Appointment as Chair of the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission by President Trump

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon President Trump naming him Chairman of the Religious Liberty Commission: “I am honored to be selected as the Chairman of the Religious Liberty Commission by President Trump. The commission is comprised of some of the foremost faith leaders, scholars, and thinkers of our time.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Texas Senate’s Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68 – Impeachment Reform – “I Kept My Promise”

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the unanimous passage of Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, Impeachment Reform, by Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Texas Senate’s Bipartisan Passage of Senate Bill 23 and Senate Joint Resolution 85 – Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $200,000 for Seniors

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 23 and Senate Joint Resolution 85, Increasing the Homestead Exemption to $200,000 for Seniors, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston: “Over the years, I have made increasing the homestead exemption my mission because it is the most effective way to deliver permanent property tax reductions for homeowners.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: Texas Senate Firing on All Cylinders

“Last week, the Texas Senate did not take its foot off the gas pedal, passing 186 bills over to the Texas House, including 3 of our top 40 priority bills. We passed a giant business tax cut, established a homeland security division within the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), passed legislation stopping squatters from taking advantage of Texas property owners, and other major legislation. The Senate is firing on all cylinders, and we will not be stopping any time soon.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 22 – Generating Significant Returns for the Texas Economy

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of Senate Bill 22, Generating Significant Returns for the Texas Economy, by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: “Texas is the nation’s number one leader in job creation year after year.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Speaker Dustin Burrows Praises House’s Passage of Landmark School Finance Bill

AUSTIN, Texas - Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today praised the Texas House for passing House Bill 2, the chamber’s landmark school finance legislation that infuses a record $7.7 billion of new funding into public education.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows

TEXAS SENATE DEMOCRATS ON PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 31

Austin, TX—The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement on passage of Senate Bill 31, the Life of the Mother Act: Today’s passage of Senate Bill 31 marks a critical step toward addressing Texas’ maternal health crisis. This bill provides long-overdue clarity for physicians and hospitals forced to navigate a vague and dangerous legal landscape since the state’s abortion ban took effect in 2022.

From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus

TEXAS SENATE DEMOCRATS ON FINAL PASSAGE OF SENATE BILL 2

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus released the following statement on the final passage of Senate Bill 2: The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus stands united in strong opposition to Senate Bill 2, a deeply flawed voucher scheme that diverts billions of taxpayer dollars from Texas public schools and channels them into private hands—with no guarantee of better outcomes, no public accountability and no protections for the children who need the most support.

From The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus

UT System Regents name Prabhas Moghe as sole finalist for UT Dallas presidency

AUSTIN, TX (May 7, 2025) – The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name Prabhas V. Moghe as the sole finalist for the next presidency at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Moghe currently serves as the executive vice president for academic affairs (EVPAA) at Rutgers University, New Jersey’s flagship public university.

From The University of Texas System

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