State Rep. Cain re-files bill to create ‘District of Austin’
From community reports AUSTIN, TX – A conservative leader wants the state to takeover Texas’s capital city. Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain (R) filed a joint resolution for […]
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Hernandez updates Chamber on Legislative session
By Gilbert Hoffman North Channel Star JACINTO CITY – The monthly meeting of the North Channel Chamber was held in Jacinto City this month, at JC Town Center […]
Texas Legislature votes Tax Relief compromise
Texas Legislature votes Tax Relief compromise Austin, Texas — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan today issued a joint statement to announce an agreement on […]
Hernandez files bill to regulate railroads blocking roadways
Rep. Ana Hernandez’ blocked railroad crossing law By Allan Jamail Austin, Tx. February 28, 2023, State Representative Ana Hernandez filed House Bill 2717 to address railroad safety concerns. […]
Abbott lists 7 Legislative Priorities
STATE OF THE STATE: By Patrick Svitek Texas Tribune SAN MARCOS Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday outlined his highest priorities for the legislative session, offering an agenda centered […]
Cornyn’s Senate Panel drafts new limited Gun Safety laws
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), along with Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.), […]
Sen. Carol Alvarado on Gun Safety Reform
Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus sent the following letter to Governor Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott: The members of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus urge you […]
Rep. Sylvia Garcia secures $10mil for Projects in Houston, South Houston, Galena Park and Jacinto City
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) voted to pass the historic $1.5 trillion Bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations Bill. As part of the package, 9 Community Project Funding (CPF) […]
Abbott announces 3rd Special Session, agenda
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. The proclamation […]
STATE REP. ANA HERNANDEZ: Zoom meeting updates Legislative report
NORTH CHANNEL – State Representative Ana Hernandez was the featured speaker at the September 2nd CIP (Community Industry Partnership) meeting, held by Zoom for about 35 participants. Hernandez […]
Special Election For Constitutional Amendments
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, 2021 as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. The eight […]