Today, Speaker Joe Straus issued interim charges to every standing committee in the Texas House of Representatives. The charges highlight some of the issues that the House will study and investigate to prepare for the next legislative session, which will begin in January 2015. Friday’s charges are based on requests and suggestions made by House […]
Texas Conservative Lobby Update: Revenue Bonds for Campus Construction
Texas Conservative Lobby Update: Revenue Bonds for Campus Construction Early in June, approximately 69 members of the House wrote to Governor Perry and requested that he add revenue bonds for campus construction to the top of his to-do list. That is almost half the members of the House of Representatives. Recent Legislation that would have […]
News For Texas Conservative Lobbyists: John Henry’s Letter to Kirk Watson
News For Texas Conservative Lobbyists: John Henry’s Letter to Kirk Watson About a week ago, a kindergartener named John-Henry went to visit the Texas Legislature. After going on a tour of the buildings, John-Henry drew a picture and mailed it to Senator Kirk Watson who he had met while visiting. His picture was an adorable […]
Texas Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 2621
Texas Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 2621 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB02621F.htm House Bill No. 2621 addresses the issues concerning disclaimers of estate property by certain beneficiaries. In the act, a disclaimer of property to be received by a beneficiary must be proven by written documentation. Appropriate forms would be either a notary public, or an authorized […]
Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Report: HB 1511
Conservative Lobbyist 83rd Legislative Session Report: HB 1511 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB01511F.htm House Bill No. 1511 takes a look at use of taxes imposed by municipalities and rates of sales. The bill authorizes increases and decreases in the rates of these taxes. In House Bill No. 1511, local government tax codes are amended and listed in great detail. […]