Early voting starts TODAY for the state’s constitutional propositions election, as well as various local issue elections. Early voting continues through Friday, Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. To view the Constitutional Amendments you can go to: http://votetexas.gov/voting/what Also, this is the first election cycle in which you will need photo identification in…
Texas Political News: Rick Perry Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election Today, Rick Perry, the longest serving Governor of Texas announced that he will not seek re-election. Surrounded by his family and numerous former staffers, Governor Perry made the announcement from San Antonio today. “I remain excited about the future, and the challenges ahead, but…
Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: Report for Monday, June 24th, 2013 The House recessed until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013. The Senate recessed until 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2013. Senate Items Eligible Calendar A motion to suspend the 24 hour layout rule on SB 5 fails with a vote of 19Y 11N. Note: Time…
Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: Report for Friday, June 14th, 2013 The House recessed until 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2013. The Governor signed SB 21 (drug screening) The Senate recessed until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Senate passed all bills on the Calendar. All of the Abortion bills and the Transportation bill…