86th Session – Resources
The Legislature will convened on January 8, 2019 to kick off the 86th Regular Session for the next 140 days. Live/archive video broadcasts can be found at the following links: [...]
New Texas House Parliamentarians Named
Sharon Carter and Hugh Brady will serve jointly as Parliamentarians for the Texas House of Representatives in the 86th Legislative Session, per Rep. Bonnen's office.
Bonnen Announces House Policy Team
Representative Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) has announced eight Policy Advisors to the House — including three who will also serve as Assistant General Counsel — and one Policy Office Coordinator will [...]
Pablos Announces Departure
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos has notified Governor Greg Abbott of his departure from office, effective December 15th. Before serving as Secretary of State, Secretary Pablos served as Chair [...]
House Government Transparency & Operations Interim Report Published
The House Committee on Government Transparency & Operations has published its interim report to the 86th Legislature. The report examines topics including the use of technology in disaster preparedness, disaster [...]
Bonnen Declares Speaker Race Over
State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) earlier today stated he has the support of 109 of his colleagues (that list was released this afternoon) pledging to vote for him to be House [...]
Senator Nelson Releases Details on 86th Bill Package
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound) has filed a package of bills focusing on mental health services, human trafficking, cybersecurity infrastructure, and state fiscal policies as pre-filing began for [...]
Senator Zaffirini Releases Details on 86th Bill Package
Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) has pre-filed 32 Senate bills focusing on guardianship reform, public safety, and education for the 86th Texas Legislative Session that will convene on Tuesday, January 8. [...]
Senator Menendez Releases Details on 86th Bill Package
Senator José Menéndez (D-Bexar County) has pre-filed his first set of bills for the upcoming 86th Legislative Session. His bill package focuses on workplace conditions, the minimum wage, teacher pay, [...]
Speaker Straus’ Chief of Staff Shipton Departs
On Wednesday, October 31, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus thanked Chief of Staff Patricia Shipton for her service and leadership over the last several years. Shipton is leaving the Speaker’s [...]