Texas GOP, Patrick, Burrows, Tout Conservative Victories as Legislative Session Concludes
The 89th Session of the Texas Legislature came to an end on Monday, with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Republican Party of Texas all touting numerous conservative victories that were accomplished during the 140-day session. Describing the just-concluded legislative session as the “Senate’s most conservative and successful legislative session,” Lt. Governor Dan […]
Weekend Newsbrief: 6/1/25
Legislative Session Winding Down The Texas Legislature is winding down, with the 89th session coming to an end on Monday. Over the next several weeks, The Texas Voice will be taking a closer look at the issues state lawmakers tackled this year – stay tuned! As always, our inbox is open for news tips, story ideas, and other […]
Gun Rights Advocates Achieve Big Legislative Victories
The 89th Session of the Texas Legislature, which concludes on Monday, saw several major victories for Second Amendment rights advocates. The bills, which are expected to be signed into law by Governor Abbott, further cement Texas as one of the leading states in the nation in protecting the rights of gun owners. The passage of the […]
“The People’s Veto” Approved by Texas Legislature
The Texas legislature has given final approval to House Bill 2715 – a bill that would make it easier to have rogue county and school district officials removed from office. Dubbed “The People’s Veto” by the bill’s author, Republican State Representative Pat Curry, the legislation was sponsored in the State Senate by Senator Mayes Middleton. Under current […]
Harris County Democrats Showered with Lavish Gifts
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and two Democrat Harris County Commissioners were the beneficiaries of lavish gifts last year, as reflected in personal financial disclosures filed with the Harris County Clerk’s office. Hidalgo’s personal financial disclosure reflects that she and her husband, David James, received $40,316 from five couples last year to defray the costs of […]
Property Tax Relief Package Praised by GOP Leaders
The Texas House gave initial approval to a property tax relief package on Tuesday that will raise the homestead exemption to $140,000, with the homestead exemption for senior citizens and disabled individuals increasing to $200,000. The current homestead exemption is $100,000, with a homestead exemption of $110,000 for seniors and the disabled. The proposed increases […]
Weekend Newsbrief: 5/18/25
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Wants Taxpayers to Foot $23k Bill for Paris Trip Harris County Commissioners Court will meet on Thursday to consider items including a request by County Judge Lina Hidalgo for $23,300 for a trip to Paris, France next month. According to the travel request, Hidalgo is seeking taxpayer funding for herself and […]
“Texas Works at the Speed of Business”: Signing Ceremony Held for Pro-Business Bills
Three significant pieces of legislation that Governor Greg Abbott’s office says will “boost Texas’ capital market environment and cement Texas as the Best State for Business” were signed into law at a signing ceremony Wednesday. The event featured prominent Republican leaders from Texas government as well as representatives from the Texas business community. The bills […]
Woke Law Firm Hired by Paxton Set for Big Payday
A law firm hired by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to that stands to earn a hefty payday as a result of a $1.375 billion settlement with Google has a long history of supporting woke causes and making donations to some of the most liberal Democrats in Texas. Paxton retained the Norton Rose Fulbright law […]
Weekend Newsbrief: 5/11/25
Bill Restoring AG’s Ability to Prosecute Election Fraud Passes Texas House On Friday, the Texas House gave final approval to a bill that would provide the Attorney General the authority to prosecute election law cases, including election fraud. House Bill 5138 by State Representative Matt Shaheen addresses a 2021 decision by the Court of Criminal Appeals […]