Early Voting Begins
Early voting across Texas started yesterday and will continue through Friday, October 30. Reports from certain counties are showing record-breaking numbers while others show similar numbers to the 2016 presidential [...]
Governor Abbott Sets SD 30 Special Runoff Election for December 19
Governor Abbott has issued a proclamation setting the Senate District 30 special runoff election for December 19, 2020. House Representative Drew Springer (R-Muenster) will face opponent Shelley Luther (R-Pilot Point) [...]
Spotlight on House Committee RFIs and Responses
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, certain House Committees are conducting necessary oversight functions through an information-gathering process under Section 301.014 Government Code. The following committees and interim studies have [...]
Governor Abbott to Announce Appointment on October 15
Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference to announce an unspecified appointment in El Paso on Thursday, October 15. The press conference will begin at 12:30 PM and media [...]
Census Response by School District
The Mobility Blueprint 2020 Census tracker shows census response rates by both census tract and school district. Visit the following link to view the Response Rate Map. The map covers [...]
Census Count Deadlines
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration's request to end the census count before the end of the month, overturning a federal court order requiring the Census Bureau [...]
TWC Reinstates Work Requirements for Child Care
The Texas Workforce Commission approved changes to its subsidized child care program to reinstate work requirements for parents receiving benefits. The change aims to provide improved access to child care [...]
TWC Extends Payment Deadlines for 3rd Quarter 2020
Texas Workforce Commission extended payment deadlines for the 3rd quarter 2020 for designated reimbursing employers that are required to pay a share of unemployment benefits. Designated reimbursing employers include non-profits, [...]
House Ways & Means RFI Responses – Charge 4
This report covers the responses House Human Services received for their RFI on Charge #4, relating to the study of workforce challenges and potential solutions for home and community-based services in the STAR+PLUS [...]
House Appropriations RFI Responses – Charge 1
This report covers the responses House Appropriations received for their RFI on Charge #1, relating to implementation of procurement and contracting reforms at state agencies. The RFI for this charge [...]