Governor Abbott Responds Further to Surge of COVID-19 Cases As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in the state of Texas, Governor Abbott is aiming to anticipate the economic impact and respond proactively. Many students that are enrolled in the Texas higher education system receive need-based financial aid, the resources for which could…
Governor Urges Local Governments Against Increasing Property Taxes. On May 19, Governor Abbott responded to a letter from members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation regarding tax burdens on Texans. In his letter, the Governor voiced his support of lessening the tax burden on Texans and urged local governments not to raise property taxes during…
Senate Committee Interim Charges. On Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced interim charges for Senate Committees. Interim charges give committees specific direction on issues and topics to consider before the next legislative session. Below are some highlights from the charges; the full list can be viewed here. Electricity: The Business and Commerce Committee is directed…
Fundraising Reports Suggest Front Runners in Competitive HD-28. On Monday, candidates filed their first set of 30-day fundraising reports for House District 28, located outside Houston and recently vacated by Republican state Rep. John Zerwas, who won re-election in 2016 by 8 percentage points. Six GOP candidates have declared for the seat, with three raising…