September 4, 2025 Thanks to John Miterko For This Information The second special session of the 89th Legislature began on August 15, 2025, almost immediately after leadership in both legislative chambers abruptly ended the first session, having collapsed due to a Democratic quorum break. Still, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) didn’t stop at his initial call. … Read more
From the 8/21/25 Texas Minute daily E-Newsletter. Submitted by John Miterko Texas House Passes ‘One Big, Beautiful Congressional Map’ Growing GOP Advantage Despite the Democrats’ obstruction and two-week quorum-bust, the Texas House passed legislation yesterday afternoon designed to enhance Republican chances in congressional races. As Brandon Waltens reports, the measure now goes to the Senate, where … Read more
Thanks to John Miterko for keeping us informed on what is going on in the Texas Legislature as they relate to Veterans. 8/20/2025 HB 250 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for … Read more
Thanks to John Miterko For This Information House Regains Quorum as Democrats Return From Walkout For the first time in two weeks, the Texas House was able to gavel in with a quorum on Monday after enough Democrats returned from their out-of-state quorum break. Brandon Waltens has the story. The chamber had been unable to move … Read more
From the Texas Minute daily E-Newsletter. Submitted by John Miterko Special Session Ending, and Starting, Today Even though the 30-day clock is not set to expire until Tuesday, the House and Senate are expected to adjourn out of the special session today. The Senate has completed the work set forth by the governor in the call of … Read more
Texas Legislature Online Subject Alert The following bills were assigned subjects of interest: Subject: Governor SB 53 Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and hemp beverages and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained in those products; requiring occupational licenses and permits; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; authorizing civil penalties; imposing … Read more
Patrick-Backed THC Ban Clears Senate, Again For the second time this year, the Texas Senate has passed legislation banning the sale of THC products. Brandon Waltens has the details. During the regular legislative session, members of the Senate and House voted to ban THC-infused products. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed that legislation, and then put on the … Read more
Veterans Facing Home Foreclosure New Bill will Help Veterans Bill Signed To Help Veterans Avoid Home Foreclosure
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Refunds for Property Tax Relief With the Texas Legislature currently in 30-day special session, some lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to use a new influx of federal dollars to provide immediate property tax relief to Texans. Brandon Waltens has the details. As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill pushed … Read more
Submitted by John Miterko by Brandon Waltens Good morning, Gov. Greg Abbott has officially released the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, identifying 18 items for lawmakers to tackle when they return to Austin on Monday, July 21. The announcement ends weeks of speculation about what issues would be included on the call and contains a … Read more