From the Governor's office: Governor Greg Abbott today named Kathleen Jackson as the interim Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). The PUC regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, [...]
The following statement from the Governor's office was released: Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). Lake [...]
During the February 7th State of the State, Governor Greg Abbott listed 7 emergency items. Those items were: Cutting Property Taxes (did not pass and Abbott has called a special [...]
Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent the following letter to Gov. Greg Abbott: Dear Governor Abbott, While the Senate worked hard all session to efficiently conduct the people’s business, many [...]
Today the House and Senate will both gavel in at 12:00 pm. Video Broadcasts: House | Senate The 88th 1st Called Special Session officially began at 9:00 pm on Monday, May 29, [...]
Yesterday Governor Greg Abbott released his Proclamation for the first called 88th Special Session which allowed for bills to be filed. More bills will be filed in the following days. [...]
The Governor may expand his Call to include additional topics at any time (Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 40). Other than the Governor opening the Call, any bills that were [...]
HB 1500, the PUCT and ERCOT Sunset bill, passed the Senate this evening after adding 15 amendments. Many of the amendments were bills previously filed by the Senate which may [...]
The Senate took up HB 5 and passed it out as amended with 27 ayes and 4 nays. The bill will now move back over to the House where the [...]
On May 24th the Senate passed out HB 100 which included ESA/voucher language and the House passed SB 9 to third reading. Below is a HillCo Report spotlighting the floor [...]