Category: State News

Abbott said the increase in fentanyl seizures correlates with President Joe Biden taking office in January and implementing new border policies.

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.

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.

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.

The Democrats delayed and deflected as they tried to run out the clock on bills they oppose. Republicans strategized to push through bills they’d worked on all session.