The Legislature is getting off to a slow start but be ready to pick up the pace in the coming weeks. Staffers took a week off as they flocked to DC to watch President Obama’s inauguration but soon the Capitol will be back to business as usual. Lawmakers are being careful not to bump into ... Keep Reading
Archives for January 2013
Despite Surplus, House and Senate Offer Lean Budgets Upending recent tradition, the Texas Senate is starting off with the leaner budget this session, one that’s about $1 billion smaller than the House budget but spends nearly the same amount in general revenue, the portion of the budget that ... Keep Reading
The Legislative Session began on Tuesday. Legislators and their families flooded the halls alongside lobbyists to kick off 140 days of political tug-of-wars. Rep. Joe Straus of San Antonio was re-elected Speaker of the Texas House. Straus announced testing reform as a top priority. The House ... Keep Reading
We hope you had a great holiday season with your family and friends. You’ll need your energy: the Legislative Session will begin on Tuesday, January 8th. Lawmakers have a lot to tackle, including the states’ growing water needs, budget surpluses after historic spending cuts two years ago, ... Keep Reading