Greg Abbott Sends State Troopers, National Guard To Border After Increase In Fentanyl Seizures
Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.
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Month: May 2021
Austin County Commissioners Court – May 24, 2021
The Austin County, Texas Commissioners Court met on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9 am in the Austin County Courthouse basement meeting room to discuss the business of Austin County. The following video is of that meeting.
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After Harris County Was Left Out Of Latest Round Of Hurricane Harvey Relief Funds, George P. Bush Asks Feds For $750 million
Bush’s announcement comes after an outcry from Houston and Harris County leaders who requested $1.3 billion in federal funds for Harvey relief but were left off a list of recipients the General Land Office released.
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Overhaul To Texas State Government Employees’ Retirement Accounts Advanced By House
Senate Bill 321 would enroll new state workers in a cash-balance plan — similar to a common 401(k) retirement account — rather than the defined-benefit pension plan that current employees have.
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Texas Senate Didn’t Pass Critical Bill Needed To Keep Key State Agency Alive, Potentially Forcing A Special Session
By neglecting to pass a bill that extends the life of state agencies, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick essentially signed a death warrant for the regulating agency for Texas law enforcement. On Wednesday, he said he wanted a special legislative session to revive failed Republican bills.
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