With the primary elections still four months away, it appears the race for Texas Governor will come down to incumbent Republican Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. Widely rumored to be a candidate, O’Rourke finally announced his candidacy this week.Governor Abbott has been challenged on his right flank by two formidable, if not … [Read more...]
Texas Governor Race Update
State Senator Royce West (District 23) Comes to Arlington
Residents of Southeast Arlington between I-20 on the South and Hwy 303 on the North and between Hwy 360 on the east and New York Avenue on the west will now be represented by State Senator Royce West. We welcome Senator West to Arlington!Senator West is a Democrat who has served in the Senate since January of 1993. In the 87th Legislature he serves … [Read more...]
Billions in Federal Dollars Being Invested in Texas
Texas received $16.3 billion from the federal government as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The money is to help Texas recover from the impact of the pandemic. The legislature passed Senate Bill 8, appropriating $13.3 billion ARPA dollars to specific needs. The balance of $3 billion will be allocated by the next legislature.Largest … [Read more...]
87th Texas Legislature May Finally be Over
After 140-days of regular session and 90-days of special called sessions, it appears Governor Abbott is sending the legislature home, at least for the rest of the year. What came out of the special legislative sessions? Redistricting was the main thing and all four maps which needed to be redrawn and signed by the Governor passed the House and … [Read more...]
Early Voting Continues Today for November 2nd Election
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 continues … [Read more...]
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...]