Governor Appointments
Governor Abbott Appoints Trevino To Texas Workforce Commission Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Albert Trevino to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2023. The [...]
Governor Abbott Announces $54 Million In Career, Technical Education Grants
Governor Greg Abbott has announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to public community, state, [...]
Senate State Affairs Interim Report to the 88th Legislature
The Senate Committee on State Affairs interim report to the 88th Legislature covers human trafficking, biometric identifiers, and investment practices, particularly in relation to state pension systems. Recommendations on each [...]
Jane Nelson Appointed 115th Texas Secretary of State
Governor Greg Abbott has officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment (PDF), Nelson issued the following statement: "I am [...]
The 88th Regular Session Convenes on January 10, 2023
The Legislature will convene at noon on January 10, 2023, to begin the 88th Regular Session. Live and archive video broadcasts of floor sessions, committee hearings, and other legislative events [...]
Legislative Information and Client Access to the HillCo Website
The HillCo Client Advisory will continue to arrive in your email and provide summaries and spotlights on legislation and/or various issues. However, extensive information which includes bill details, live floor [...]
Sunset Commission Meeting Set for January 11, 2023
An agenda for the January 11, 2023, meeting of the Sunset Advisory Commission is now available on the Sunset Commission website. The meeting will be held at 11:00 AM or [...]
TEA Extracurricular and Cocurricular Student Activity Accountability Indicator Study
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has published the results of the Extracurricular and Cocurricular (ECC) Student Activity Accountability Indicator Study as directed by House Bill 22. In the executive summary, [...]
TEA Updates A-F Refresh, Releases Cut Scores, Scaling Resources, and Amendments to ESSA
The Texas Education Agency has sent a letter notifying school administrators of updates related to the 2023 A–F accountability system refresh including cut scores scaling resources, and intent to submit [...]
House International Relations & Economic Development Interim Report to the 88th Legislature
The House Committee on International Relations & Economic Development interim report to the 88th Legislature covers Texas-Mexico trade, economic recovery, inflation, economic incentive programs, semiconductor investment, labor shortages, and trade [...]