The 87th Texas Legislature, during the regular session, passed 8 changes to the Texas Constitution. These required a two-thirds vote of both the state House and Senate and approval by the Governor. In addition, they must be approved by Texas Voters. These 8 “Propositions” are on the November 2nd ballot. Early voting for that election begins today … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Today for November 2nd Election
Legislative Special Session 3: Seven More Days
The Texas House has introduced 157 bills in the third special session not counting House Resolutions and Joint Resolutions. Seventy-seven percent (121 bills) have not been referred to committee as of today. Today the House is taking up HB1 which calls for approval of the Redistricting Committee map. There were 70 prefilled amendments to be debated. … [Read more...]
Redistricting: Texas Senate Map Look Final, House Map Still in Process
Pending the certain litigation to come, the Texas Senate has redrawn the 31 Texas State Senate districts. The new map has been passed in the Senate and sent to the House for approval. Traditionally the House does not change the Senate map. Passed in the House it will go to the Governor for signature.Redistricting for the Texas House, Senate, State … [Read more...]
DFW – Arlington, Best Tech Climate in Texas
Contrary to the misinformation being spread in Austin, DFW – Arlington is the best place for tech workers in Texas. That’s according to a 2021 Smart Asset ranking that found DFW – Arlington the third best tech area in the country. Austin came in at number 12, third best in Texas behind San Antonio. DFW – Arlington obviously needs a tech public … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Session
Governor Greg Abbott has called the Legislature back for a second special session of the 87th Texas Legislature to begin at noon on Saturday, August 7th. All of the 11 items on the call for the first session are on the second call plus 6 items added by the Governor for this session.Only items included on the “call” can be considered by the … [Read more...]
Eight Constitutional Amendments Will Be on Texas November Ballot
The Texas Legislature passed eight resolutions calling for the voters to approve changes to the Texas Constitution. All will be on the ballot November 2nd. Proposition 1 authorizes professional rodeo organizations to conduct charitable raffles at rodeo venues. This will add rodeo to the list of professional sports already able to use on site … [Read more...]