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May 29, 2023

AARP Texas: 2023 Legislative Session Delivers Wins For Older Texans

As Texas lawmakers finish the 2023 regular legislative session, AARP Texas Director Tina Tran issued the following statement:

From AARP

May 28, 2023

Statement on Legislative Impasse Over Teacher Pay Raise

ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter has the following statement on the legislative impasse over a teacher pay raise that resulted in the death of House Bill (HB) 100 by Rep. Ken King (R–Canadian):

From Association of Texas Professional Educators

May 22, 2023

Statement on Senate Leadership’s Addition of a Voucher to HB 100

ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes has the following statement on Senate leadership’s addition of a voucher (“education savings account”) to House Bill 100 by Rep. Ken King (R–Canadian):

From Association of Texas Professional Educators

May 22, 2023

TEXAS IAF CALLS ON SENATE TO VOTE NO ON FAILED CHAPTER 313 REVAMP UNDER HB5

The Networks of Texas IAF Organizations (Texas IAF) urge Texas Senators to vote NO on HB5, the bill to renew the failed and defunct Chapter 313 program. With just a few days to go before the deadline for the Senate to pass House bills, the legislature has no clear path forward for the state’s costliest corporate tax incentive program, which was ended last legislative session with bi-partisan opposition. HB5 passed out of committee late Sunday with only 6 of 11 votes in favor.

From Central Texas Interfaith

May 9, 2023

Lubbock and Valley Legislators Block Assault Rifle Age Limit Bill, HB 2744, from reaching the floor of Texas House

Rep. Burrows needs to call an emergency meeting of the Calendars Committee to include HB 2744 on the list of bills that will be considered on Thursday, the last day for a House Bill to be considered for first reading.

From Central Texas Interfaith

May 23, 2023

TEXAS IAF CALLS ON SENATE TO VOTE NO ON FAILED CHAPTER 313 REVAMP UNDER HB5

The Networks of Texas IAF Organizations (Texas IAF) urge Texas Senators to vote NO on HB5, the bill to renew the failed and defunct Chapter 313 program. With just a few days to go before the deadline for the Senate to pass House bills, the legislature has no clear path forward for the state’s costliest corporate tax incentive program

From Central Texas Interfaith

May 31, 2023

STATEMENT: Texas’ New Interim Attorney General Has Troubling History as Election Denier

AUSTIN — On Wednesday, May 31, Gov. Greg Abbott announced his appointment of John Scott to be Texas’ interim Attorney General.

From Common Cause Texas

May 17, 2023

Statement on Bipartisan Passage of Texas Bill Addressing Mail-in Ballot Issues

AUSTIN — The Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1599 Wednesday afternoon, which will make necessary modernization updates to the mail-in ballot process and election systems, improve the online ballot tracker, and enable more Texans to correct defects on mail-in ballots.

From Common Cause Texas

May 19, 2023

Final Votes Saturday in Texas House on Dangerous Election Bills

AUSTIN— Tomorrow, Saturday, May 20, Texas lawmakers are scheduled to have their final votes on election-related bills that would allow state takeovers of local election offices and set Texas on a path to leave ERIC, the Electronic Registration Information Center that many states use to maintain their voter lists.

From Common Cause Texas

May 19, 2023

Residential and Business Consumers Unite! Texans Demand Firm Caps on Performance Credit Mechanism Tax to Protect Electricity Ratepayers

AUSTIN – Organizations representing electricity consumers statewide are demanding a meaningful cap on the proposed Performance Credit Mechanism scheme that will impose billions of dollars in increased costs for Texas consumers if left uncapped.

From G Fox Consulting

May 15, 2023

Gulf Coast AFL-CIO calls passage of HB2127, the “death star” state inference bill, “a dangerous attack on our democracy

“HB 2127, without exaggeration, will fundamentally alter our state. It will roll back decades worth of local worker protections and public safety measures, and ban any new ones from being passed. Under HB 2127, the people we elected to serve our communities will be blocked from passing policies that address our needs as working people.

From Gulf Coast AFL-CIO

May 10, 2023

EXTREME VIGILANTE DEATH SQUAD POLICY, HOUSE BILL 20, DIES ON THE FLOOR

AUSTIN, TEXAS -- Yesterday, with a substantive point of order by Representative Rafael Anchia, members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, the oldest and largest Latino legislative caucus in the nation, successfully prevented passage of House Bill 20

From Mexican American Legislative Caucus

May 15, 2023

NEW Houston Slams “GOP Court Packing Bill” Poised to Pass Texas State Legislature

(Houston, TX) - Today, New Economy for Working Houston slammed efforts by Republican state legislators to pass SB 1045 - the GOP “Court Packing Bill” up for final approval this week at the Texas State Legislature. The bill - authored by local Republican State Senator Joan Huffman - will create the state’s 15th appellate court. In doing so, it will remove the authority of the elected 3rd Court of Appeals to hear cases involving state agencies and vital matters impacting millions of Houstonians.

From New Economy for Working Houston

May 10, 2023

Houston Leaders Call on Channel 11 To Retract Discredited Report On 2022 Election Paper Shortages

Today, New Economy for Working Houston and Greater Houston LULAC Council called for Houston CBS affiliate KHOU to immediately retract an analysis it aired on Jan.30 implying that 121 voting locations in Harris County ran out of paper on election day last year.

From New Economy for Working Houston

May 22, 2023

Senate’s latest voucher bid is a losing bargain for Texas students and teachers

The Texas School Coalition testified Monday against the Texas Senate’s version of House Bill 100. The new Senate plan seeks to incorporate private-school vouchers into legislation that was otherwise meant to improve the state’s school finance system.

From New West Communications

May 12, 2023

Senator Ted Cruz Reacts to Title 42 Ending

Title 42 expired yesterday, and I traveled to the border with several colleagues to speak with the men and women of Border Patrol and the Texas National Guard. The crisis at our southern border has never been worse. Over 10,000 illegal aliens flow in daily, and that number will only grow with the expiration of Title 42.

From Office of Senator Ted Cruz

By Ted Cruz - United States Senator for Texas

May 25, 2023

Senator Eckhardt Supports More Debate on HB 5 - Further Improvements Needed

Following the passage of HB 5 in the Senate, the bill now moves to conference with the House to approve/amend changes from the Senate. These significant improvements, are the product of significant bipartisanship and negotiation.

From Office of State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, SD-14

May 26, 2023

State Sen. Angela Paxton Must Recuse Herself from Her Husband’s Potential Impeachment Trial

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Constitution clearly bars state Sen. Angela Paxton from casting a vote in her husband’s potential impeachment trial. Given the unprecedented nature of this case and the conflict she faces, Sen. Paxton should take the further step of removing herself from the proceedings.

From Public Citizen

May 31, 2023

Gov. Abbott Must Appoint an Acting AG From Outside the Agency and With No Connection to Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott must act swiftly to appoint an acting attorney general with no personal, professional, or political connections to Ken Paxton and will pledge full cooperation with the upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate and other investigations, Public Citizen said today.

From Public Citizen

May 26, 2023

Texas Senate Confirms Appointment of Kathleen Jackson to Public Utility Commission of Texas

Austin, Texas – The Texas Senate today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Kathleen Jackson as commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Jackson was appointed to her position by Gov. Greg Abbott in Aug. 2022.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

June 1, 2023

Public Utility Commission Urges Texans to Prepare for 2023 Hurricane Season

Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is urging Texans to stay alert and informed throughout the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins today and runs through Nov. 30.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

May 17, 2023

Sen. Cruz to Deliver Hudson Institute Speech on American National Security, Russian-Iranian War on Ukraine

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today will deliver a speech, followed by a question and answer period, about U.S. national security at the Hudson Institute. His speech will focus on countering the Russian-Iranian war on Ukraine. After his speech, Michael Doran, Hudson senior fellow and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East, will join Sen. Cruz for a conversation on these issues and on U.S. global strategy more broadly.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

May 9, 2023

Sen. Cruz Joins Republican Colleagues To Demand The Biden Administration Keep Title 42 In Place

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, joined the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans John Cornyn (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Josh Hawley (R-Miss.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), John Kennedy (R-La.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to send a letter to President Joe Biden urging the White House to reverse the administration’s decision to end Title 42.

From Senator Ted Cruz Press Office

May 18, 2023

Energy Efficiency Bill Close to Passing, Utilities Attempt to Derail

Austin, TX - On Thursday, after approving massive taxpayer-backed subsidies for new gas power plants that could increase electric bills, the Texas House State Affairs Committee heard a trio of Senate bills aimed at reducing electricity bills for Texas families.

From Sierra Club

June 1, 2023

Senator Paul Bettencourt comments on the appointment of the new HISD Superintendent and the Board of Managers by TEA Commissioner Mike Morath

Houston, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt, (R-Houston) the principal author of SB 1365 (87R), that restored Texas’ education system oversight & A-F accountability system, cited repeatedly by the Texas Supreme Court in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) court case, reacts to the appointment of Mike Miles as the new Superintendent of HISD.

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

May 29, 2023

County Officials cannot deny Public Information Election Record request to AG Paxton’s Office

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) bill to deny county officials from using the litigation exception to delay releasing election records on public information requests finally passed.

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

May 30, 2023

A Unanimous Texas Senate Rockets out $17.6 billion of Property Tax Relief to Texas Taxpayers

Austin, TX – The Texas Senate, on the first day of the 88th First Special Session, passed Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) unprecedented $17.6 billion Property Tax Plan that will provide REAL relief to Texas homestead owners and all Texas taxpayers! SB 1, along with the adjoining Constitutional Amendment, SJR 1, rocketed out of the Senate Committee

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

May 24, 2023

ELECTED OFFICIALS’ POLITICAL PANDERING NEGLECTS STUDENTS

As the 88th Texas Legislative session nears the end of its 140 days, Texas students and educators have very little to hang their hats on. Increased school funding, significant boosts to educator pay and school safety, and long-sought special education funding reforms are still possible if lawmakers don’t allow private school vouchers to take priority.

From TCASE

May 15, 2023

State Seizing Power, Voice From Local Voters

The Texas AFL-CIO slammed today’s Texas Senate vote advancing HB 2127, which would cut off the freedom of cities and counties to govern in broad categories.

From Texas AFL-CIO

May 6, 2023

Early Voting Shows Life Wins as San Antonio Voters Soundly Defeat Prop A, which Would Have Decriminalized Abortion

San Antonio, TX -- Early voting results show San Antonio voters soundly defeated Prop A, a ballot initiative to decriminalize abortion. Prop A required police and other staff to ignore state laws protecting unborn babies' lives and women's health, fertility, and safety from illegal and back-alley abortions in the City of San Antonio.

From Texas Alliance for Life

May 12, 2023

Texas Democrats Fend Off Attempts from Shady, Dark Money-Funded MAGA Extremist Groups to Infiltrate North Texas School Boards

COLLIN COUNTY, Texas -- In case you missed it, during Saturday’s municipal elections across the state, Texas Democrats successfully fended off attempts at a hostile takeover by shady, far-right actors funneling out-of-state dark money into North Texas school board races.

From Texas Democrats

May 9, 2023

Texas Democratic Party Releases Testimonial from Allen Shooting Survivor and Impromptu First Responder

Steven Spainhouer – a retired Texas law enforcement official – describing the horror he witnessed in Allen during Saturday’s mass shooting, as well as recounting his efforts to help triage victims of the shooting.

From Texas Democrats

June 1, 2023

Under Cover of Darkness, Occupation of Houston ISD Begins

HOUSTON — In the wee hours of the morning, under the cloak of darkness, Mike Miles was appointed superintendent of the now occupied Houston "Independent" School District. Miles' name had been floating around the district as the Texas Education Agency’s chosen leader since March 15, but TEA vigorously denied that appointment had been made.

From Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

By Houston Federation of Teachers

May 7, 2023

199th Mass Shooting This Year

On Saturday, a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle murdered at least 8 people and injured at least 7, including a 5-year-old child, at an outdoor outlet mall in Allen, Texas, a Dallas suburb. Once again, a Texas community has experienced senseless gun violence and unspeakable trauma.

From Texas Gun Sense

May 8, 2023

Community Safety Committee Approves HB 2744 to Raise the Age

Today, the Community Safety Committee passed HB 2744 with bipartisan support to raise the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles like that used to murder 19 children and two educators last May. This represents an unprecedented victory for the gun safety movement in Texas.

From Texas Gun Sense

May 22, 2023

The Legislative Session Is Ending Without Action To Prevent Gun Violence

Join Texas Gun Sense, advocates, survivors, and elected officials for a press event on Tuesday highlighting the Legislature's failure to act to prevent gun violence.

From Texas Gun Sense

May 10, 2023

Texas Leaders Block Passage of HB 2744

Following Monday's historic bipartisan 8-5 committee vote to advance legislation to raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21, state leaders obstructed efforts to send the bill to the House floor.

From Texas Gun Sense

May 23, 2023

Talarico Bill to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk

AUSTIN, TX – Today the Texas Senate unanimously passed House Bill 25, sending it to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Authored by State Representative James Talarico, HB 25 will allow Texas to import low-cost prescription drugs from Canada. This program will save Texans 60-70% on everything from EpiPens to blood pressure medicine to cancer drugs.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative James Talarico

May 28, 2023

Rep. Talarico’s Statement on Texas House’s Refusal to Pass Senate’s Private School Voucher Scam

Earlier this session, the Texas House passed its version of HB 100—a crucial school finance bill that would have funneled an additional $5 billion into Texas public schools and provided teachers with a long-overdue pay raise.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative James Talarico

May 16, 2023

Talarico Passes Kennel Safety Bill in Response to Ponderosa Pet Resort Tragedy

AUSTIN, TX – Today, House Bill 2063 is headed to the Governor’s desk after passing both chambers of the Texas Legislature. Authored by State Representative James Talarico, the bill increases safety requirements in Texas kennels.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative James Talarico

May 19, 2023

Speaker Phelan statement on Texas House approving priority property tax relief legislation

Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan applauded the Texas House today for passing Senate Bill 3 and Senate Joint Resolution 3, meaningful measures that will provide over $21 billion in property tax relief when combined with the state budget.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

May 6, 2023

Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers Issues Statement on Mass Shooting at Allen Premium Outlets

– On May 6th, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at the Allen Premium Outlets. According to officials, nine people are dead, and at least seven are wounded, at the time of writing.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Rhetta Andres Bowers - HD 113

May 28, 2023

Statement from David Spiller on the Impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

By a 121-23 vote, the Texas House voted to suspend Attorney General Paxton and send 20 articles of impeachment to the Texas Senate for trial.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative David Spiller - District 68

May 12, 2023

Texas CROWN Act, HB 567, Successfully Voted Out of Texas Senate

AUSTIN, TEXAS – House Bill 567, also known as The Texas CROWN Act, has been successfully voted out of the Texas Senate 29-1, and is heading to the Governor’s Desk. The CROWN Act, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, would prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Rhetta Andres Bowers - HD 113

May 24, 2023

Statement from Rep. James Talarico on Failure of Bill to Require Ten Commandments in Texas Schools

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas House failed to pass Senate Bill 1515 before tonight’s midnight deadline to advance Senate Bills, effectively killing the effort to force schools to display the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative James Talarico

May 15, 2023

Texas Nurses Applaud Passage of Nurse Friendly Bills

Austin, TX — The Texas Nurses Association is pleased to share that the Texas Legislature recently passed three bills that are responsive to nursing issues

From Texas Nurses Association

May 18, 2023

TXOGA Statement on HB 5 Senate Hearing

Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) today issued a statement after HB 5 was heard by the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce:

From Texas Oil & Gas Association

By Todd Staples

May 22, 2023

Senate’s latest voucher ploy is effort to enrich private schools, under-fund public schools and deceive teachers

The state Senate’s last-minute ploy to force a voucher bill on the Texas House and on Texas taxpayers is another attack on public education, educators and students.

From Texas State Teachers Association

May 22, 2023

Training Made Mandatory by Passage of Flores’ SB 1852

AUSTIN, TEXAS –Governor Greg Abbot signed Senate Bill 1852, by Senator Flores (SD-24) on Friday, March 19, 2023. Following the signature of his second bill this session, Senator Flores issued the following statement:

From The Senate of Texas

May 19, 2023

State Senator Roland Gutierrez Pushes Raise the Age Amendment to House Gun Legislation

This evening, Senator Roland Gutierrez proposed an amendment onto HB 2454 to raise the age to purchase an assault style, semi-automatic rifle to 21. The life-saving amendment was killed by a point of order. Republican leadership in the Texas Senate has now joined Republican leadership in the Texas House to block the raise the age bill from having a vote.

From The Senate of Texas

By Roland Gutierrez - Texas Senator District 19

May 10, 2023

State Senator Roland Gutierrez comments on HB 2744 being killed

This morning, State Senator Roland Gutierrez released a statement in response to HB 2744 being killed before reaching calendars. HB 2744 was authored by Rep. Tracy King and would have raised the age limit to purchase semiautomatic rifles to 21.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Roland Gutierrez District 19

May 24, 2023

Sen. Bettencourt’s bills return Harris County Elections from EA back to Elected Officials passes!

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt’s (R-Houston) SB 1750, sponsored by Representative Briscoe Cain (R- Deer Park) in the Texas House of Representatives, passed out of the Texas House on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. SB 1750 will restore voter trust, accountability, and transparency in Harris County elections by returning the management of elections back to elected officials.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

May 24, 2023

Governor Abbott Signs Three Criminal Justice Bills by Flores Into Law

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Yesterday, three criminal justice laws sponsored by Senator Pete Flores (SD-24) were signed by Governor Greg Abbott; House Bills 467 (Craddick, HD-82), 1207 (Guillen, HD-31), and 2183 (Stucky, HD-64), will take effect September 1. Senator Flores issued the following statement upon their passage.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Pete Flores - District 24

May 30, 2023

Senator Eckhardt Vows Impartiality as Juror in Paxton Impeachment Trial

The Texas House of Representatives delivered the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton to the Texas Senate on Monday, May 29 . Under the Texas Constitution, the Texas Senate is now required to serve as a “Court of Impeachment” and hold a trial to determine whether Attorney General Paxton will be relieved of his office. The date for this trial will be decided later this summer.

From The Senate of Texas

May 24, 2023

Statement from Senator Paul Bettencourt in response to Harris County News Conference with Attorney Christian D. Menefee about the County’s “Legal Strategy” following the passage of SB 1750 & SB 1933

Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), author of SB 1750 & SB 1933, released the following statement in response to today’s news conference by Harris County officials:

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

May 6, 2023

State Senator Roland Gutierrez comments on Allen shooting

Austin, Texas – Today, State Senator Roland Gutierrez released a statement in response to today’s mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, where there are multiple dead and injured.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Roland Gutierrez District 19

May 30, 2023

Senator Gutierrez demands expansion of Special Session to address gun violence

This morning, State Senator Roland Gutierrez sent a letter to Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick demanding that the scope of the Special Legislative Session be expanded to address gun violence. Senator Gutierrez also authored SB 6 and SB 7, bills aimed at introducing commonsense gun safety solutions, urging that the bills be fast-tracked through the Texas Senate.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Roland Gutierrez District 19

May 8, 2023

AGE RESTRICTIONS BILL ON LEGAL PURCHASE OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES PASSES 8-5

Today, the Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety voted 8 - 5 to pass H.B. 2744, which would raise the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle to 21, with exceptions for military and law enforcement.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Roland Gutierrez District 19

May 24, 2023

Texas Legislature Bipartisanly Supports Constitutional Amendment Election on Abolition of Galveston County Treasurer

LEAGUE CITY, TX – May 24, 2023 — The Texas Legislature overwhelmingly and bipartisanly passed House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Galveston County.

From The State of Texas County of Galveston

By Hank Dugie - Treasurer

May 26, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Bipartisan Final Passage of the Texas Budget

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today on the bipartisan final passage of House Bill 1, the 2024-2025 State Budget, and Senate Bill 30, the Fiscal Year 2023 Supplemental Budget, both carried by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

May 29, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on Sine Die of the 88th Legislature Regular Session

“Today, the Texas Senate adjourned the 88th Legislature Regular Session Sine Die. This was a session with significant victories for Texans but, unfortunately, far too many of the people’s conservative priorities, sponsored by the Senate, were killed in the Texas House.

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

May 30, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1 – Property Tax Relief

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the Texas Senate’s unanimous passage of Senate Joint Resolution 1 and Senate Bill 1, Property Tax Relief, both by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

May 30, 2023

Speaker Phelan Statement on Sine Die of the Special Session

“With a steadfast commitment to serving the needs of our constituents, the Texas House worked diligently over the past several months to deliver a range of impactful legislation addressing the most pressing needs of our state,” said Speaker Dade Phelan

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

May 24, 2023

TTARA announces leadership change

Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TTARA) Vice President Jennifer Rabb will take over as president of the association effective July 1, replacing long-time President Dale Craymer, who is retiring, announced TTARA Chair Megan Rooney today. Rabb was named TTARA vice president in March.

From TTARA

May 9, 2023

Sen. Cruz Secures New, Groundbreaking Commitment From Norfolk Southern to Reimburse East Palestine Homeowners

New fund would make homeowners near derailment site whole should they sell their homes at a loss

From U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation

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