Daily Archives: May 23, 2011

Recent Texas Legislation Updates

82nd Legislative Session, Texas Lobbyist NewsBy admin May 23, 2011

Texas Lobbyist Report: 82nd Legislative Session Bills of Note Redistricting Heading into this Legislative Session, everyone was in agreement that the budget and redistricting would be the main focus of the Legislature. This time, the Legislature passed Redistricting of both Houses, by both Houses. HB 150 the House redistricting plan has passed the House and…

Texas 82nd Legislative Session Update

82nd Legislative SessionBy admin May 23, 2011

One week from today, the Regular Session will come to an end. Today, is a big day. Senate Bill 1581, the school finance bill, is on the House Floor this afternoon. That bill is a “must pass” for the budget to balance. After several meltdowns last week – the House Appropriations Bill, House Bill 1…