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August 22, 2023

AARP and P4ADNow Hold Press Briefing on Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Negotiation Provision to Lower Drug Prices

WASHINGTON – Ahead of CMS’s expected announcement of the first 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare in U.S. history, AARP and Patients For Affordable Drugs Now will host a media call this Thursday to discuss anticipated IRA implementation and what drug companies challenging the law overlook.

From AARP

September 11, 2023

Jennie Birkholz for Texas House of Representatives, District 52

ROUND ROCK, TX — Jennie Birkholz, a Democrat and Central Texas native, has declared her candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives. Birkholz is running in 2024 for the District 52 seat – currently held by freshman Caroline Harris (R) – which covers 14 school districts and 16 cities in Williamson County, including parts of Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor and Cedar Park.

From Birkholz for Texas

September 21, 2023

Senator Cesar J. Blanco Announces Re-Election Campaign

Today, Senator César J. Blanco announced he is running for re-election to continue serving and delivering for the families and communities in Senate District 29. César was first elected to the Texas Senate in 2020 and previously served in the Texas House of Representatives for 6 years.

From Cesar Blanco for Texas Senate

September 15, 2023

NONPARTISAN ETHICS WATCHDOG CALLS FOR PAXTON’S REMOVAL

AUSTIN — As the Texas Senate begins closing arguments before deliberations in Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, Common Cause Texas is calling on senators to act in the best interest of the state and remove Ken Paxton from office. The nonpartisan watchdog group previously called for substantial reforms to Texas' ethics rules and laws.

From Common Cause Texas

September 5, 2023

Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Reduce Assaults on Law Enforcement Officers

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Curbing Offenses on Policing Services (COPS) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The COPS Act increases penalties for individuals who assault first responders and law enforcement officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

August 22, 2023

Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Bipartisan Ag Hotline Legislation

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced his latest bipartisan bill establishing a hotline through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide mental health support for farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and their families. The National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act would help provide emotional support, information, suicide crisis intervention, mental health, and substance use disorder support services, as well as agricultural-related referral services.

From Congressman Tony Gonzales - 23rd District of Texas

August 29, 2023

With Back-to-School Season Underway, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher to Hold Press Conference Announcing More Than $2 Million To Expand Digital Literacy Resources at Houston Public Libraries

Houston, TX—On Thursday, August 31, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) will host a press conference to highlight $2,000,347 in federal funding she secured for Houston Public Library’s (HPL) Youth Digi-Lit Project.

From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher

September 7, 2023

Online Texas Lobby Guide Welcomes New Owners, Dain Denham and Adison Denham

Austin, TX—Online Texas Lobby Guide is excited to announce a change in ownership. The company has been acquired by Dain Denham and Adison Denham. The entire team is thrilled about this transition and the innovative ideas that the Denham twins bring to the table.

From Deborah Ingersoll, Legislative Solutions

August 30, 2023

ACLU of Texas, Every Texan, Local Progress Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, and Workers Defense Project Celebrate Win for Local Democracy

TEXAS — In response to the ruling of the Travis County Civil District Court in the case of The City of Houston v. Texas, ACLU of Texas, Every Texan, Local Progress Texas, Texas AFL-CIO, and Workers Defense Project released the following statement:

From Every Texan

September 19, 2023

BUDGET AND REDUCED TAX RATE APPROVED

Harris County, TX — TODAY, after unanimous approval of the proposed budget, Harris County taxpayers will be paying a reduced property tax rate for the 5 th straight year. The approved cumulative (county plus flood control, hospital district, and Port Houston rates combined) tax rate will be 0.53029 (down from .53058) per $100 of assessed value.

From Harris County Precinct 2

By Adrian Garcia Commissioner

August 29, 2023

SALES TAX ON DIAPERS, WIPES AND PERIOD PRODUCTS ENDS FRIDAY

Starting Friday, Texans will no longer pay sales tax on diapers, wipes, period supplies and other health-related essentials under a new law championed by State Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin).

From K. Voinis Communications

By Austin Diaper Bank

August 31, 2023

Austin to Designate August “Gun Safety Awareness Month”

August 31, 2023 – Austin, TX – This morning, Austin will join Fort Worth and Houston in designating the month of August as “Gun Safety Awareness Month” with a proclamation sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis. During the event, Ellis will set forth a proclamation announcing that August will be dedicated to educating communities about the importance of keeping guns locked and stored away when not in use to prevent self-harm, accidental injuries, and death.

From Laura Hoke Public Relations

By Laura Stromberg Hoke

August 22, 2023

ALLISON TO SEEK RE-ELECTION TO TEXAS HOUSE

On the heels of a successful, record-breaking session of the Texas Legislature, Bexar County State Representative Steve Allison (Republican) announced today that he will run for re-election in the 2024 elections in Texas House District 121. Allison currently serves on the Appropriations Committee, the Public Education Committee, the Local and Consent Calendar Committee, the Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety, and the Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.

From Murphy NASICA

August 30, 2023

STATE REPRESENTATIVE ED THOMPSON ANNOUNCES HE WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION

Today, State Representative Ed Thompson (R) of Brazoria County announced his intention to not seek re-election in 2024. Rep. Thompson was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2012.

From Murphy NASICA

September 7, 2023

STATEMENT: Another ERCOT Emergency

TEXAS – Rolling blackouts were narrowly avoided during an evening grid emergency, after 77 minutes of white knuckles, the emergency was lifted—closer than it’s been all summer to a worst-case scenario.

From Progress Texas

September 5, 2023

STATEMENT: Ken Paxton Proceeds to Trial

TEXAS – Texas’ attorney general will proceed to impeachment trial after an overwhelming majority of Texas State Senators voted against Ken Paxton’s motions to dismiss and exclude mountains of evidence against him. Twelve of his fellow Republicans joined all Democrats to move forward.

From Progress Texas

September 5, 2023

Public Utility Commission of Texas Secures $540,513 in Refunds and Bill Credits for Texas Consumers in Fiscal Year 2023

Austin, Texas – The Public Utility Commission of Texas secured refunds and bill credits of $540,513 for Texas electric, water and telecommunications consumers in fiscal year 2023 (Sept. 2022 – Aug. 2023).

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

August 23, 2023

‘Virtual Power Plants’ to Provide Power to ERCOT Grid for the First Time

Austin, Texas – Two ‘virtual power plants’ (VPPs) are now qualified and able to provide dispatchable power to the Texas electric grid, which is operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). This marks a first for the state’s electricity market and is part of the Aggregate Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) pilot project the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) directed ERCOT to begin developing in June 2022.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

August 24, 2023

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions

Austin, Texas – Expected low wind-power generation and high demand for electricity will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

September 21, 2023

Public Utility Commission of Texas to Host First Public Workshop on Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Governor Greg Abbott directed the PUCT to form the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group in a letter on Aug. 16 and designated Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty to lead the initiative.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

August 29, 2023

PUCT Echoes ERCOT Conservation Request Ahead of Expected Tight Grid Conditions

Austin, Texas – Unexpected loss of thermal generation and expected low wind generation will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to conserve electricity use, if safe to do so, today from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT. ERCOT expects similar conditions to persist through tomorrow and asks Texans to stay tuned for additional communications.

From Public Utility Commission of Texas

August 25, 2023

Republican Party of Texas Welcomes Republican National Convention to Houston in 2028

Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas said “We are proud to welcome the Republican National Committee and Republican delegates from across the country.

From Republican Party of Texas

September 16, 2023

Republican Party of Texas Statement on Impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi said: “Today, after a trial in which the House could muster no evidence of a crime, the Texas Senate overwhelmingly voted to acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton of all counts.

From Republican Party of Texas

August 30, 2023

We Work For Health Statement on Release of CMS’ Prescription Drug Negotiation List

AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 30, 2023) – We Work For Health Texas partners today issued the following statements in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ announcement of the first prescription drugs selected for price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

From ROSS Communications Inc.

August 28, 2023

New Laws Strengthening Civil Justice System Take Effect Sept. 1 Small Business, Community Leaders Laud Legislative Efforts

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Four bills passed by the Texas Legislature this spring and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott take effect on Sept. 1, strengthening the state’s civil justice system.

From ROSS Communications Inc.

September 19, 2023

Sean Teare Statement on Houston Chronicle Exposé on District Attorney Kim Ogg

Houston, TX – Today, Democrat Sean Teare issued the following statement in response to today’s report in the Houston Chronicle which documents her years-long intimidation campaign against County workers and political opponents:

From Sean Teare - Democrat for Harris County District Attorney

September 6, 2023

Sean Teare Announces Pledge To Refuse Campaign Contributions from Predatory Bail Bond Industry

Houston, TX – Today, Democrat Sean Teare announced that his campaign would refuse all contributions from the bail bond industry. While judges set bail amounts, bail bond companies have been responsible for how much defendants actually pay to be released from jail. During Houston’s crime wave, bonding companies released thousands of violent offenders at deep discounts.

From Sean Teare - Democrat for Harris County District Attorney

August 22, 2023

Michelle Peck Receives Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for Kintelligence Validation Study Published in Forensic Genomics.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – August 22, 2023 – The Rosalind Franklin Society has awarded Michelle Peck of Signature Science, LLC with the RFS Award in Science for her team’s Internal Validation of the Verogen ForenSeq Kintelligence Kit for Application to Forensic Genetic Genealogy, published in Forensic Genomics. This award is presented to the best paper by a woman or under-represented minority in science in each of the 100 peer-reviewed scientific journals housed under Mary Ann Liebert Inc., and honors the legacy of Dr. Rosalind Franklin whose critical contribution to the discovery of the DNA double helix structure was overlooked in her time.

From Signature Science, LLC

August 31, 2023

First ever oversite of elections in law by Texas SOS starts Friday, 9/1/23 over Harris County

Houston, TX - Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) will host the Texas House Elections Committee Chair and Texas Senate State Affairs Committee Chair and other Legislators at a press conference on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in his district office (11451 Katy Freeway, Suite 209, Houston, Texas 77079) to discuss the impact his major election integrity bills SB 1933 & SB 1750 that has gone into effect September 1, 2023.

From State of Texas - Texas Senate

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

August 24, 2023

Statement on Ken Paxton Impeachment Trial

AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR) today issued the following statement regarding Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial:

From Texans for Lawsuit Reform

September 14, 2023

TLRPAC Endorses Alex Kamkar in Republican Primary for HD 29

AUSTIN—Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC (TLRPAC) today endorsed Alex Kamkar for election in the Republican Primary for House District 29, which covers part of Brazoria County.

From Texans for Lawsuit Reform Political Action Committee

September 1, 2023

Three Oil Barons Backed 19 Paxton-Impeachment Officials with $12 Million, Study Finds

Three ultra-conservative, oil-tycoon billionaires moved $12 million in campaign funding to 17 officials directly involved in Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial, a new study finds. Recipients include defendant Paxton, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, who acts as the trial’s judge, and a majority of the 31-member Senate jury, according to the report by Texans for Public Justice and the Texas Office of Public Citizen.

From Texans for Public Justice Research

September 14, 2023

Texas Voter Poll Reveals Strong Support for Public Schools and Rigorous Accountability Standards at a Time of Deep Concern for the Future of Texas

AUSTIN, TX — An increasing number of Texas voters have significant worries about the future of Texas with nearly half believing that Texas children today will have less opportunity to succeed than prior generations, according to the 7th Texas Voter Poll, conducted at the end of August by Baselice & Associates for Texas 2036, a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy organization.

From Texas 2036

September 20, 2023

Majorities of Texas Voters Stand Ready to Sign Off on Billions for Critical Infrastructure

AUSTIN, TX — A new survey reveals a sweeping consensus among Texas voters, favoring significant investments in the state’s water systems, state parks and broadband access.

From Texas 2036

September 19, 2023

Google Ignores NLRB, YouTube Music Workers Plan Second Strike

(Austin, Texas)— On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:45AM CST about 30 YouTube Music workers with Cognizant, a subcontractor of Alphabet, will begin their one day Unfair Labor Practice strike against Google and Cognizant.

From Texas AFL-CIO

September 20, 2023

YouTube Music Workers Hold Unfair Labor Practice Strike as Google Refuses to Bargain & Ignores NLRB

(Austin, Texas)—On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 around 30 YouTube Music workers began their one day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike against Google and its contractor, Cognizant. After workers unanimously voted to unionize with Alphabet Workers Union-CWA (AWU-CWA) in April, the NLRB announced that it would uphold a previous ruling that found members of the YouTube Content Operations Team to be jointly employed by both Google and Cognizant.

From Texas AFL-CIO

September 6, 2023

Nonprofit Workers at International Rescue Committee Announce Union in Dallas

DALLAS, TX - Approximately 80 employees at the national nonprofit organization International Rescue Committee (IRC) announced the formation of their union with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 277.

From Texas AFL-CIO

By Ed Sills

September 18, 2023

TXBIZ PAC Endorses Propositions that Fortify the Business Climate

Austin — Today, TXBIZ PAC, the political action committee representing the Texas Association of Business (TAB), released its endorsements for the November 7th Constitutional Amendment Election:

From Texas Association of Business PAC

September 6, 2023

Texas Association of Manufacturers’ Statement on ERCOT Conditions Tonight

“Tonight, in ERCOT there was a sudden frequency drop, for reasons that are still being investigated.

From Texas Association of Manufacturers

August 28, 2023

State Finalists Named for 2023 Superintendent of the Year Award

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is pleased to announce that five public school superintendents have been selected as state finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award, a program that has been recognizing exemplary school leaders since 1984.

From Texas Association of School Boards

August 30, 2023

77 GROUPS COME TOGETHER TO LAUNCH EFFORT TO EDUCATE TEXANS ABOUT $1 BILLION CENTENNIAL PARKS CONSERVATION FUND

AUSTIN, TEXAS — On November 7th, Texans will have the opportunity to vote statewide on Proposition 14, a Constitutional Amendment that will create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund. The $1 billion fund will help secure new parks for future generations of Texans to explore and enjoy without increasing taxes.

From Texas Coalition for State Parks

August 31, 2023

On the Anniversary of Two Tragic Mass Shootings in Texas History, Texas Democrats Release Statement on Tonight’s Mass Shooting in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — August 31, 2023, is the eighth anniversary of the tragic murder of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth, and the fourth anniversary of the 2019 Midland/Odessa mass shooting that claimed the lives of eight people, and injured 25, including three law enforcement officers. After this evening’s mass shooting at the Arboretum shopping center in North Austin that claimed the lives of two people and injured three, Gilberto Hinojosa, Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, issued the following statement:

From Texas Democrats

September 12, 2023

REMINDER: Texas Republicans Opposed Cutting Child Poverty in Half

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following statement on Texas Republicans’ opposition to expanding the Child Tax Credit in the aftermath of pandemic-era federal economic benefits expiring:

From Texas Democrats

September 15, 2023

STATEMENT: Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa Issued the Following Statement in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

“Every year from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month -- a chance to reflect on the immense contributions and the rich cultural and historical legacy of Hispanic Americans.

From Texas Democrats

September 15, 2023

ANNOUNCING: Texas Democratic Party Announces Brigitte Bowen to Serve as Communications Director

AUSTIN, Texas -- Today, the Texas Democratic Party is announcing that Brigitte Bowen will serve as Communications Director. Bowen brings heart, hustle, and years of digital communications experience to the Communications Director position.

From Texas Democrats

September 15, 2023

STATEMENT: Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa Issues Statement Following Closing Arguments in the Impeachment Trial of Ken Paxton

“Today, the Republican-led Texas Senate will begin deliberations on the impeachment and potential removal of Attorney General Ken Paxton. This historic impeachment proceeding has revealed in detail Paxton’s misuse of public office – and now it’s time for Republicans to decide for themselves whether they are going to listen to the facts -- or bend to the will of Paxton’s rich and powerful defenders.

From Texas Democrats

September 5, 2023

Texas Democratic Party on Pre-Trial Ruling Regarding Paxton Testimony

AUSTIN, Texas — As today marks the start of the historic impeachment trial of disgraced Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in true Texas Republican fashion, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick ruled that – despite thousands of pages of evidence against Paxton – the House Board of Managers cannot compel the Attorney General to testify before the court of impeachment.

From Texas Democrats

September 8, 2023

ANNOUNCING: Arizona Senator Mark Kelly to Keynote 2023 Texas Democratic Party Johnson-Jordan Reception in Houston

AUSTIN, Texas -- Today, the Texas Democratic Party is proud to announce that former Navy pilot and NASA astronaut Arizona Senator Mark Kelly will keynote the 2023 JJ Reception in Houston this October.

From Texas Democrats

September 6, 2023

RECAP: Day One of Paxton Impeachment Trial

AUSTIN, Texas — Yesterday, the Texas Senate began the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, our suspended and indicted attorney general. In case you were not able to watch the trial all day, here is a recap of notable moments from day one’s proceedings.

From Texas Democrats

September 6, 2023

Department of Justice Orders Greg Abbott, State of Texas to Remove Border Buoy Death Traps in the Rio Grande

AUSTIN, Texas — This afternoon, a federal district judge ordered the State of Texas to move the buoys currently placed in the Rio Grande River to the Texas side of the riverbank. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Greg Abbott after news broke that the State of Texas and DPS deployed these deadly devices that can, and have, killed people crossing the river.

From Texas Democrats

September 14, 2023

RELEASE: Day Eight of Paxton Trial Uncovered More Corruption, Disorder in the Texas Attorney General’s Office

AUSTIN, Texas – Day eight of Paxton’s impeachment trial saw a series of significant developments, including the start of the defense's case and the withdrawal of a key motion by the House managers. Paxton’s defense – led by two attorneys currently employed by the OAG – began to lay out its arguments aiming to discredit allegations against him.

From Texas Democrats

September 16, 2023

STATEMENT: Texas Democratic Party Statement on the Acquittal of Indicted Attorney General Ken Paxton

“It’s clear that the fix was in from the beginning, and that as long as Republicans control our government, Republican elected officials won’t face consequences for ethical or criminal offenses.

From Texas Democrats

September 12, 2023

DPS Names First Female Texas Ranger Major in History

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the promotion of Texas Ranger Captain Wende O. Wakeman to the rank of major, making her the first female Ranger major in the organization’s storied two-hundred-year history.

From Texas Department of Public Safety

August 29, 2023

DPS Awards Dedication to Mission and Service at August PSC Meeting

AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented one Director’s Citation, two Lifesaving Awards and two Unit Citations at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24, at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

From Texas Department of Public Safety

August 29, 2023

DPS Graduates 172nd Recruit Class

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 86 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from recruit class A-2023 during a graduation ceremony on Friday, Aug. 25. The keynote speaker at the graduation was Public Safety Commission Chairman Steven P. Mach.

From Texas Department of Public Safety

August 29, 2023

People Magazine recognizes Representative Philip Cortez for the passage of the Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act

SAN ANTONIO, TX – Representative Cortez has filed The Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act for four consecutive legislative sessions. This bill was initially filed by Representative Cortez after partnering with community leader, Belinda Vaca. Ms. Vaca’s tireless advocacy comes on behalf of her late son, Sergio Lopez, who tragically passed away from an allergic reaction to peanut butter in a Texas restaurant.

From Texas House of Representatives

September 1, 2023

FEDERAL COURT STOPS ANOTHER HARMFUL REPUBLICAN BILL BEFORE MORE THAN 770 LEGISLATIVE ITEMS GO INTO EFFECT TODAY

HOUSTON, TX - Today, September 1, 2023 marks the effective date for more than 770 new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year. This legislation includes countless bills by Republicans to strip away the rights of Texans.

From Texas House of Representatives

By Representative Gene Wu - District 137

September 14, 2023

State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announces retirement from Texas House of Representatives

Waco, Texas—Today, State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announced he plans to retire from the Texas House of Representatives at the end of his current two-year term in office, his tenth. Representative Anderson said he would not seek reelection to an eleventh term in office.

From Texas House of Representatives

September 20, 2023

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JESSICA GONZALEZ HOSTING TOWN HALL ON PUBLIC EDUCATION ON SEPTEMBER 27

DALLAS, TX – State Representative Jessica Gonzalez announced she will be hosting a town hall on the state of public education as the Texas Legislature is poised to return for a special session in October.

From Texas House of Representatives

By State Representative Jessica Gonzalez District 104

August 30, 2023

Texas Retired Teachers Association Proposition 9 Press Packet

Due to TRTA’s strong advocacy efforts during the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature appropriated revenue designated for a TRS retiree cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). T

From Texas Retired Teachers Association

September 7, 2023

TSTA and TSTA-Retired endorse Proposition 9 to provide much-needed financial relief to retired school employees

The Texas State Teachers Association and its affiliate, TSTA-Retired, have endorsed Proposition 9 on the Nov. 7 constitutional amendments ballot to provide a one-time cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retired school employees.

From Texas State Teachers Association

September 12, 2023

TSTA: State leaders must quit changing school accountability rules in the middle of the game and adequately fund our public schools

Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced today that the Texas Education Agency is delaying the release of the new A-F school accountability ratings for about a month. They were originally scheduled for release on Sept. 28.

From Texas State Teachers Association

August 22, 2023

Texas Sunset Commission Appoints New Executive Director

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission today announced its appointment of Eric Beverly as the legislative agency’s executive director, effective August 28, 2023. Beverly has been a public servant in the state of Texas since 1999, most recently serving as deputy executive director for Licensing Services at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

From Texas Sunset Commission

September 12, 2023

TXTA Foundation Announces Trade and Technical Scholarship Recipients

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) Foundation is pleased to announce approximately $11,400 in scholarships have recently been awarded to three students pursuing trade or technical careers in the trucking industry.

From Texas Trucking Association

September 15, 2023

Texas Employment Reached Historic Highs in August

AUSTIN ? After continued growth through the month of August, Texas has once again set new records for the number of jobs, number of people employed, and size of the civilian labor force. Total nonfarm employment increased by 16,700 positions over the month to reach a 23rd consecutive series-high level with 13,979,100 jobs and a 30th consecutive month of growth.

From Texas Workforce Commission

September 1, 2023

First ever oversight of elections by Texas Secretary of State is now law in Harris County

Houston, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) hosted a press conference with the House Elections Committee Chair, Representative Reggie Smith (R-Sherman) Senate State Affairs Committee Chair, Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Tyler), Representative Charles Cunningham (R-Kingwood), Representative Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), Representative Lacey Hull (R-Jersey Village), Representative Valoree Swanson (R-Spring), Representative Mano DeAyala (R-Houston), and Representative Mike Schofield (R-Katy) on Friday, September 1, 2023, to discuss the impact his major election integrity bills SB 1933 & SB 1750 that went into effect September 1, 2023 because of 2022 election fiascos in Harris County

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

September 16, 2023

Statement by Senator Borris L. Miles Regarding the Verdict in the Impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

“I took my responsibility as a member of the Court of Impeachment very seriously. I believe in law and order, and no one individual is above the law, regardless of how powerful or minimal the elected office may be perceived.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Borris L. Miles - District 13

September 16, 2023

Senator Pete Flores Issues Statement on the Vote of Impeachment Articles

“It is my sworn duty to uphold the Constitution and conduct business in a way that brings honor to my district and the state of Texas,” said Flores.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Pete Flores - District 24

September 16, 2023

Senator Bettencourt comments on Acquittal of Texas Attorney General Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr.

“Impeachment is the penultimate act of how to resolve political discourse in American Democracy and in Texas, per our State Constitution.

From The Senate of Texas

By Senator Paul Bettencourt - SD 7

September 18, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Letter to State Auditor

AUSTIN - Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sent an official request to the state auditor to report all expenses from the Texas House of Representatives and Senate related to the impeachment trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr. Here is the letter that Lt. Gov. Patrick sent:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

September 16, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Completion of Impeachment Trial

“I have been unusually quiet since the Texas House of Representatives sent the Senate articles of impeachment against the attorney general on very short notice in the final hours of the regular legislative session

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

August 28, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement Appointing Justice Lana Myers Counsel to the Presiding Officer for Impeachment Trial

AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today:

From The State of Texas Lieutenant Governor

By Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

September 16, 2023

Statement from Speaker Dade Phelan on Impeachment Verdict

Over the last two weeks, the Texas House Board of Managers provided the Texas Senate and the people of Texas extensive evidence of Ken Paxton’s corruption, deception and self-dealing.

From The State of Texas Speaker

By Speaker of the House Dade Phelan

September 2, 2023

Texas Ag Tour

For the past four weeks, I’ve been criss-crossing the state meeting with Texans and listening to their concerns, and this week was no different. I welcomed Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to the Lone Star State for a three-day statewide agricultural tour stretching from South Texas up to the Panhandle.

From United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz

August 31, 2023

In Austin, Cornyn to Deliver Remarks at UT Austin’s Semiconductor Day

AUSTIN — Tomorrow, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will participate in UT Austin’s Semiconductor Day, where he will first join Samsung for a special announcement and then will deliver opening remarks highlighting his CHIPS for America Act, the growth of the semiconductor industry in Texas, and workforce development efforts in Central Texas.

From United States Senator John Cornyn

August 30, 2023

In The Woodlands, Cornyn to Discuss New Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases

AUSTIN — Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will join forensic DNA experts, law enforcement leaders, and brother of murder victim Carla Walker for a roundtable at Othram Inc. to discuss his legislation to help solve cold cases, the Carla Walker Act.

From United States Senator John Cornyn

September 20, 2023

Cornyn: Texas Attorney General’s Office to Receive $530K to Prosecute Cold Cases

WASHINGTON – The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) was awarded a grant of $533,200 to support the prosecution of violent crime cold cases, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice and was authorized by Sen. Cornyn’s Justice Served Act.

From United States Senator John Cornyn

September 7, 2023

Cornyn: Austin-based National Domestic Violence Hotline to Receive $2 Million to Expand Crisis Intervention Services

WASHINGTON – The National Domestic Violence Hotline was awarded $2,000,000 to expand direct services staff, enhance training and data collection, collaborate with field experts and organizations who work with underserved communities, and implement a comprehensive public awareness campaign, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.

From United States Senator John Cornyn

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