Pandemic precautions will be in effect at the State Capitol when the 2021 legislative session begins next month. The chairman of the House Administration Committee made the announcement to lawmakers on Monday. State Rep. Charlie Geren says masks will be required and people entering the building should be tested for coronavirus ahead of time. The […]
Pandemic precautions will be in place as Texas Legislature opens 2021 session
December 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Texas Bill Would Ban Food Stamp Use on Junk Food, Soda, Energy Drinks
May 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A bill making its way through the Texas legislature would permit food stamp recipients from using their benefits on certain foods, News 4 San Antonio reported. State Rep. Briscoe Cain, R-Baytown, proposed a rule that would ban food stamp use on energy drinks and any beverages containing at least 54 milligrams of caffeine per 8 fluid […]
Holli’s Bill Making Progress in Texas Legislature
March 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A Senate bill inspired by Holli Jeffcoat is making progress in the legislative process. Holli was murdered in 2016 after being sexually assaulted for years. It is in her honor that Stets Bryant, Jeffcoat’s cousin, wrote Holli’s Bill. Senate Bill 194 is related to the offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of […]
Low Expectations: Congress Back In Session
September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — Expectations are not high as Congress reconvenes today.
CT School Shooting Sparks Debate On Assault Weapon Ownership
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
DALLAS – Nowhere is the gun lobby stronger than in Texas. But even in Lone Star country, the Connecticut school shootings have sparked debate over new restrictions on owning assault weapons.
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