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ensuring prosperity. For many years, I have championed legislation and supported funding for initiatives like the JET grant … author and pass SB 1351 during the 2015 legislative session, which transferred the JET program from the Comptroller
daily lives. I was proud to pass legislation in 2015 that saves Texas families money as they purchase
Texas Senate’s interim charges for the 89th Legislative Interim, outlining the policy areas that committees will study … ahead of the next legislative session.
Senator César J. Blanco announced that several of his recommended priorities have
rotational cycle. In the upcoming 90th Legislative Session, the Sunset Advisory Commission will review nine agencies, most notably
this program, and I am already working on legislation that would give counties the authority to fund spay
require a state legislative enactment to be the sole mechanism by which the [s]tate… exercises its
authority … Regs. Tit. 8 § 59.4 - Citizenship
6 TDLR, “Legislative Appropriation Request for Fiscal Years
following issues represent opportunities to develop bipartisan legislative solutions
that will put opportunity within reach of every Texan … procedures used in similar workplaces (e.g. other
legislative bodies and comparable arenas of high public interest) when those
bills, making her the highest bill-passing legislator for six consecutive sessions. She also holds a state
Contact: Arturo Olivarez 512-463-0121
Zaffirini Named Legislative Champion by Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
The recognition … Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) has been named a Legislative Champion by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD
Hinojosa and Chairman Terry Canales during the 2025 legislative session. The Commission's action today allows TxDOT … million in grant funding that our RGV legislative delegation was able to secure for the airport.” He added
appreciate the support of our Coastal Bend legislative delegation to secure these funds in the budget. I also
leaders.
Senator Hinojosa addressed the audience, emphasizing the legislative delegation's continued commitment to transform health care delivery
Posey Matthew.Posey@senate.texas.gov
Texas makes HUGE jump in American Legislative Exchange Council Pub. Ed. rankings!
Texas moves … country after our successful 2025 Legislative Session. This HUGE jump is credited to passage
Special Sessions, making her the highest bill-passing legislator for six consecutive sessions. She also holds a state … than 1,300 awards and honors for her legislative, professional and civic accomplishments, including more than 600 state
significantly increase school district homestead exemptions beginning next legislative session, continuing the movement toward delivering historic, permanent property
Senator César J. Blanco Honored with the 2025 Legislative
Achievement Award by The American Association of Retired
Persons … Texas as the recipient of the 2025 Legislative Achievement Award.
This award recognizes lawmakers who championed legislation benefiting
education and review the Legislature’s recently passed legislation in this area. The Select Committee was formed … Higher Education will continue evaluating testimony and crafting legislation in this area to strengthen free speech protections
which he authored during the 89th Regular Legislative Session under Senate Bills 4 and 23, including authoring Proposition … Bettencourt, who has long championed property-tax relief legislation and fiscal policy reforms to limit excessive taxation
most recently as both District Director and Legislative Director.
A proud El Paso native, Urrutia brings a deep … District 29 with more than seven years of legislative experience. She has led
key initiatives in constituent services
than 1,300 awards and honors for her legislative, professional and civic accomplishments, including more than 600 state
with the prestigious Lone Star Award at a legislative update attended by over 100 local prosecutors and police … improving Texas’s criminal justice system through important legislation, funding, and close collaboration with TDCAA leaders and members
private schools with little to no accountability. State legislation over the years
has intentionally created an exodus
resolutions calling for these propositions during the legislative session. I believe that each of these amendments … propositions.
For more information, the Texas Legislative Council has published the Analyses of Proposed Constitutional Amendments , which
amendments should be reserved for the
requirement, legislative appropriation for spending, and fixed allocation most critical issues affecting
strained regional water supplies. During the 89th Regular Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed several major initiatives … Step Forward, But Not the Last
While these legislative actions represent major progress, their success depends on timely