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August 16, 2025 12:24 PM
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August 15, 2025 3:42 PM
During the tearful meetings, the Big Three all said they would act on this and prioritize camp safety above all else in the second special session
The
parents of the 27 girls who lost their lives in the devastating flood at Camp
Mystic met with Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan
Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows to push for sweeping reforms to
protect kids at youth camps, per a news release.
"Gathering
at the Texas Capitol and the Governor’s mansion, the families shared their
stories of unimaginable loss and underscored the urgent need for better
response and preparedness for future weather events and other risks inherent to
youth camps," per the release. We’re told it was
a tearful day of the state’s top leadership listening
to the stories of the families.
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August 15, 2025 3:40 PM
Rep. Cain on social media said it happened 3 days ago and he was glad there was no quorum expected until Monday so he can spend the weekend with her
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August 15, 2025 11:28 AM
Topping career news: The retirement of a fixture at the Texas Capitol, staffer moves, lobby news, association promotions, and more
Well, that
was exhausting.
Ready for more?
Gov. Greg
Abbott wasted no time after lots of time was wasted and immediately called
the legislature back into session, which will likely begin in earnest on Monday
when a quorum is again expected in the Texas House. Some
Democratic members have already started to announce their triumphant return to
Austin.
Both
chambers adjourned Sine Die today and you can expect an expedited version of a
special to get underway quickly. There’s chatter among some Republican members
that certain bills won’t need full hearings after lengthy hearings in the first
called session. One exception to that might be the congressional maps – those could
receive full hearings again just to keep things kosher in anticipation of court
challenges – otherwise everything will probably happen rapidly.
Meantime, a
fixture of the Texas Capitol is retiring and some other
career news hit the inbox this week to share with you. People on the Move
usually picks up again during the summer months as staffers
leave offices, new lobby ventures start, and careers move in different
directions after a regular session. To let the Texas Capitol community
in on your career news, feel free to send it anytime to ksbraddock@gmail.com. If you use POTM in
the subject line, it helps me keep it all straight. Apologies for anytime I
miss something.
Thanks so much.
Here’s the latest edition.
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August 15, 2025 10:46 AM
Meantime, Speaker Burrows reportedly tells GOP members in caucus that he believes the House will have a quorum on Monday
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August 15, 2025 9:05 AM
"If the SREC (State Republican Executive Committee) moves forward with this attempt to silence millions of Texas Republicans, the Texas Republican Leadership Fund PAC will fully fund and launch a legal challenge," the businessman from Amarillo said. RPT Chair Abraham George fired back, "People just hate accountability."
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August 15, 2025 7:37 AM
The Emerson College Poll also found Texas voters split on redistricting fight: About 36 percent support the mid-decade effort, 38 percent against it with 26 percent unsure. Hat tip to reporter Brad Johnson for highlighting the results
Here
is the poll from Emerson College out today.
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August 14, 2025 7:04 PM
He spoke to them via video conference. Check it out below
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August 13, 2025 5:30 PM
Rep. Pierson, a former spokesperson for President Trump, wins praise from industry leaders as a thoughtful leader on this; law enforcement and industry again clash on the facts and the law
Law enforcement
once again clashed with the business owners in an emerging $8 billion industry as
Texas House Public Health heard House Bill 5 by
Chairman Gary VanDeaver. It would ban hemp-derived THC products in the
same way the Texas Senate has put forth this special session.
With the
two chambers more in alignment, it marks a shift among the few policy
differences between the House and Senate during the regular session when State
Affairs Chair Ken King had originally pushed something similar to what Gov. Greg Abbott eventually supported
in his veto message of a full THC ban. Of course, Abbott later made comments in
multiple media interviews that confused industry leaders and gave the impression
he now supports a proposal closer to what Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has advocated
this year.
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August 13, 2025 5:28 PM
"It has been the privilege of a lifetime to lead this organization and witness remarkable advancements in protection for unborn babies, their mothers, and other innocent human lives over the past three decades. I remain deeply committed to supporting Texas Alliance for Life and am confident the mission will thrive under the leadership and unity of our outstanding board and staff."
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August 13, 2025 9:09 AM
Pollster Mike Baselice, who previously found the opposite, conducted a poll showing a majority of GOP voters “are opposed to legalizing THC in Texas and want THC products banned”
Take
a look at the questions.
The poll is
here.
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August 12, 2025 9:30 PM
“This map is not my first rodeo,” said veteran Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, who told QR “They better get moving if they’re gonna make all of this work”
As the
redistricting stalemate plays out from Austin to Chicago, county leaders around
Texas – Democrats and Republicans – are growing concerned about their ability
to comply with Texas law under a likely compressed if not impossible timeline
ahead of elections in 2026.
With no
quorum again in the Texas House on Tuesday, Speaker Dustin
Burrows again lectured absent Democrats that they were shirking their
duties and announced a hotline for people to call and rat them out. He also on
Tuesday announced his intention to adjourn Sine Die later this week if no
quorum is established in the House by Friday. In that event, Speaker Burrows
and Gov. Greg Abbott both said a second special session would
immediately start this weekend.
Meantime,
veterans of the process at the local level have become concerned that if GOP
leadership in Austin can’t speed things up, counties won’t be able to meet deadlines
set out in the state’s election laws regarding the redrawing of voting precincts
in newly reconfigured congressional districts.
So, for
those who have argued that lawmakers can keep things on track as long as a vote
on maps happens in the House and Senate before candidate filing period, it’s
more complicated than that.
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August 12, 2025 9:23 PM
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, on Saturday at 11:00 am. Burial services will be held on Sunday in Gatesville at Restland Cemetery (2201 Waco St., Gatesville, Texas 76528) at 1:00 pm
The obituary
for Jim
Reaves is here.
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August 12, 2025 4:59 PM
Polling conducted by pollsters who have worked for President Trump showed Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval while Patrick’s ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican
Gov. Greg
Abbott’s approval ratings in Texas rose following his veto of a full ban on
THC while Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who’s pushed for an outright ban, saw his
numbers drop, according to polling conducted by firms that have worked for
President Donald Trump for years.
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August 12, 2025 3:35 PM
"While organizing my garage, I tripped over a box and unfortunately broke my kneecap, which has me in a wheelchair for now. I’m deeply grateful for the outpouring of well wishes and prayers, and I look forward to a full and speedy recovery."
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August 12, 2025 3:07 PM
At one point, Tapper pressed Abbott about his bid to remove Democrats for "abandoning" their offices by pointing to the fact that the governor said and did nothing when former Congresswoman Granger was out of her office for at least 6 months
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August 12, 2025 12:12 PM
9 were absent because most Senate Democrats left the chamber before the vote in protest. On the floor, Sen. Zaffirini said she would postpone asking questions about the map until the next special session. Patrick said "hopefully we won't have another special."
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August 12, 2025 10:10 AM
Of course, that's assuming there's no quorum in the House Friday
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