Weekend Newsbrief: 4/27/25
Patrick and Burrows Continue Show of Unity and Commitment to Conservative Results Despite tension between Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and previous Speakers of the Texas House of Representatives, current Speaker Dustin Burrows has enjoyed a far warmer relationship with Patrick than his predecessors. The show of unity between Burrows and Patrick continued this week, with […]
Texas DOGE Bill Signed into Law
Senate Bill 14, known as the Texas DOGE bill and the Regulatory Reform Act, was signed into law by Governor Abbott at a signing ceremony on Wednesday. Those joining Abbott at the signing ceremony included Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Senate Bill 14 author Senator Phil King, Senate Bill 14 House sponsor […]
Governor Abbott Reinforces Support for Bail Reform
This week, Governor Greg Abbott has reiterated his support for bail reform measures that would give judges additional options to deny bail to defendants accused of violent crimes, human trafficking, and first-degree felony sexual offenses. In a social media post on Monday, Abbott wrote, “Texans must have the opportunity to vote on a critical bail reform […]
Weekend Newsbrief: 4/20/25
Middleton Launches Campaign for Attorney General State Senator Mayes Middleton announced his candidacy for Attorney General on Tuesday, becoming the Republican in the race to succeed Ken Paxton. Austin attorney John Bash, who formerly served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, is also running. Middleton has represented Senate District 11 […]
“Strong Borders” Group with Links to Notorious Antisemite Joins Trial Lawyer-Aligned Effort Against SB 30
Texans for Strong Borders, an organization led by an associate of notorious antisemitic and white nationalist commentator Nick Fuentes, has launched an effort aligned with liberal personal injury trial lawyers against Senate Bill 30. This legislation, a priority of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, passed the Texas Senate on Wednesday on a vote of 20-11, with […]
Trump Praises Texas House’s Passage of School Choice, Pledges to Endorse GOP Lawmakers
The Texas House has passed Senate Bill 2 to create a universal school choice program in Texas – a vote President Donald J. Trump quickly praised. “Congratulations to my friends, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows, along with Texas Legislators, for finally passing SCHOOL CHOICE, which I strongly endorsed – this is […]
State Leaders Celebrate Recission of Controversial Rail Grant
Republican leaders opposed to the controversial Texas Central Railway project have cheered a decision by federal officials to cancel a $63.9 million grant for the project. The decision to rescind the grant was announced on Monday by the United States Department of Transportation. “I am pleased to announce that [Federal Railroad Administration] and Amtrak are in […]
Weekend Newsbrief: 4/13/25
DOGE Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk Senate Bill 14, known as the Texas DOGE bill, received final passage in the Texas House earlier this week. The bill passed the Texas Senate last month and is now heading to Governor Abbott’s desk to be signed into law. This legislation, the companion bill to House Bill 10, seeks […]
Texas House Passes Budget
After a lengthy debate that went past 3 in the morning, members of the Texas House of Representatives voted 118-26 in favor of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for the 2026-2027 biennium. A conference committee to be composed of five Texas House members appointed by Speaker Dustin Burrows and five State Senators appointed by Dan […]
Regulatory Reform Bills Hit Texas House Floor
Two bills aimed at improving the regulatory framework in Texas are scheduled for consideration in the Texas House of Representatives today. House Bill 10, by State Representative Giovanni Capriglione, and House Bill 12, by State Representative Keith Bell, are priorities of Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows. While Texas has long been considered one of the best states in […]