Burrows Appoints Committee on Governmental Oversight
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced the creation of three new select committees of the Texas House yesterday, including a Select Committee on Governmental Oversight. The announcement of the new select committees was made alongside interim charges issued to all Texas House committees on issues to study prior to the start of the 90th Legislative […]
House to Consider Harsher Deterrents for Breaking Quorum
This week, lawmakers will consider measures that will amend the Texas House Rules and state law aimed at deterring future quorum breaks by rogue legislators. On Monday evening, the Texas House Administration Committee approved House Resolution 128 by Republican State Representative Cody Vasut. The resolution, which is expected to be considered by the full House this week, […]