Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Council Appointed
The AI Advisory Council will begin studying the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in state government, now that the Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House have [...]
RRC takes up EPA’s Final Methane Rule
During the January 30 Railroad Commission Meeting, Commissioners took up agenda item 709: Potential referral to the Office of the Attorney General for challenge of the EPA's final methane rule, [...]
Joint Oversight on Grid Reliability Legislative
The Joint Oversight Committee on Grid Reliability Legislative has not yet scheduled a meeting but when they are published, meeting details can be found here. HillCo will continue to monitor. [...]
SBOE Agenda for January 30-February 2
The State Board of Education (SBOE) is required to meet at least quarterly. Meetings are held in the William B. Travis State Office Building, which houses the Texas Education Agency, [...]
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Cost Report Informal Appeal Window
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released the following update regarding the SHARS cost report informal appeal window: Settlement Provider Notice & Informal Appeals School Health and Related Services (SHARS) [...]
TCEQ Appoints Keel as New Executive Director
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has named Kelly Keel as the permanent executive director for the organization. Chairman Jon Niermann announced the appointment of Interim Executive Director Kelly Keel, [...]
Legislative Staff List Updated for November
The House Research Organization (HRO) has updated the Legislative Staff Directory. The directory includes contact details for the House of Representatives, House Committee, the Senate, Senate Committees, and other state [...]
Governor Announces Fourth Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #4 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7. Special Session [...]
HillCo Spotlight on HB 1
HB 1 (Buckley) was filed on 10/19. HB 1 (184 pages) relates to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the [...]
3rd Called Special Session Preview and Links
Both the House and Senate have been called in starting at 1p on Monday, October 9. Once the calendars are set, they can be viewed here for the: House| Senate | All The [...]