AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution. “John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim Attorney...
Governor Greg Abbott last night issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as the special election date to fill the unexpired term in House District 2 of the Texas House of...
88th Legislature Regular Session Deadlines for Action Under House and Senate Rules Highlights Monday, May 8, 2023 Last day for House committees to report HBs/HJRs Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Last House daily calendar with HBs/HJRs must be distributed Thursday, May 11, 2023...
Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced three additional priorities of the chamber for this legislative session that aim to dedicate more dollars toward brain health research, improve the outcomes of youth in the state’s juvenile justice...
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 03/06/2023 Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced three priorities for the chamber this legislative session that focus on building a more resilient Texas by expanding the state’s framework for broadband...
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 02/28/2023 Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan announced today additional key legislative priorities of the chamber that are aimed at defending the state’s economic growth over the past two years and creating an opportunity for...
February 13, 2023 AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today:“Each session, the 31 members of the Texas Senate file thousands of bills. Some are duplicates because members often have similar priorities voiced to them by their...
DEANS OF THE HOUSE Tom Craddick (R) and Senfronia Thompson (D) SPEAKER PRO-TEM Charlie Geren (R) STANDING COMMITTEES Agriculture & Livestock – Chair Briscoe Cain (R) Appropriations – Chair Greg Bonnen (R) Business & Industry –...