83rd Legislative Session

Texas 83rd Legislative Session Update: Report for Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

The House recessed until 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 17, 2013.

The Senate recessed until 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2013.

  • The Senate will take up the Redistricting Bills on Friday and consider other bills in the Call on Monday or Tuesday.
  • SB 23 (Juvenile Justice) has been reported from Criminal Justice.
  • Finance, SJR 2 (Transportation) was left pending. 

  • In the News…
  • 6/12 – Rep. Anchia twitter: Rep. Rafael Anchia to seek another term in Texas House, Dallas mayoral bid unlikely. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen. Watson twitter: Dell Medical School at The University of Texas Austin – Inaugural Dean. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen. Van de Putte twitter: Texas Monthly names its best and worst legislators. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen.Wendy Davis twitter: The Best and Worst Legislators 2013. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Texas Comptroller twitter: Looming Cuts May Affect Texas Communities. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen. Lucio twitter: Texas A&M-Kingsville announces partnership with Premont ISD. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Rep. Donna Howard twitter: Kirk Watson’s alternate congressional map (Plan C245). Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen. Lucio twitter: State’s efforts benefit Valley. Read Here.
  • 6/12 – Sen. Watson twitter: Governor Signs Shelter Gas Chamber Ban! Read Here .
  • 6/12 – Sen. Lucio twitter: BISD summer nutrition open to all kids 18 and under. Read Here.