Cody Bill passes House with 145 – 0 vote
AUSTIN – The final vote in the House of Representatives got unanimous approval of those attending the session on Tuesday for HB 76, the Cody Stephens Bill. According […]
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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS: Supplemental funding legislation draws from “Rainy Day Fund”
By Ed Sterling AUSTIN — A few of the funding priorities expressed by the executive, legislative and judicial branches are not covered in Senate Bill 2, the state’s […]
HB3 Education reform could add money to schools, lower property taxes
AUSTIN: State Rep. Dan Huberty, R., District 127, has ridden shotgun on a $9 billion school finance reform bill that is to send more state money to public […]
Rep. Hernandez Files Legislation to support teachers, retirees
AUSTIN, TX – July 20, 2017 – Governor Abbott added additional items to his special session call, including measures to “increase the salary and benefits (including TRS-Care) of […]
Legislature: “Mother’s Day Massacre” kills 120 local bills
AUSTIN – In the 140 day law passing session known as the the 85th legislative session in the Texas House, the Texas Freedom Caucus has found a way […]
Democrats rally to save Obamacare
Health Fair, Press Conference by representatives HARRIS COUNTY – Federal, state and local Democratic office holders held a joint news conference, and health fair, on Sunday at the […]
Gene Green’s Chemical Safety Act signed by Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Barack Obama signed into law the first overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act in 40 years the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety […]
ELECTION RESULTS: Voters pass Props & San Jacinto bond; HERO dead, mayor in runoff
HARRIS COUNTY – Local voters showed support for their elected officials and passed every proposition in the state, county, and City of Baytown on Tuesday. In Harris County, […]
Galena Park Amendments: PONDER WINS JUDGMENT AGAINST CITY; APPEAL OR ELECTION TO BE CONSIDERED AT MEETING AUG. 20
GALENA PARK – The city learned on Monday that the judge of the 270th Judicial Court, Judge Brent Gamble, had granted a Summary Judgment in favor of the […]
Galena Park Charter Amendments
Election Day Saturday, May 9, 2015 7am to 7pm To the Registered Voters of Galena Park: The City Charter has not been updated since 1979, more than thirty-five […]