Today the House Public Health Committee heard testimony on six bills that would further limit abortion access in Texas or ban it entirely. Check out press release: […]
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Republican Legislators Race Ahead on Voter Suppression Effort in Texas
Republican efforts to make it harder for Texans — especially Texans of color — to vote are racing forward this week. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Senate on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a sweeping voter suppression bill, and a key House committee heard testimony on its own version today. Check out our press release: […]
Comprehensive Nondiscrimination Bills Are an Important Step Toward Equality for All in Texas
We have seen a flood of anti-LGBTQ bills filed by far-right lawmakers in the Legislature so far this session. But today Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, and state Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio, filed legislation that would extend discrimination protections in Texas law to LGBTQ people. As we say in this press release, passage of these […]
Translating Gov. Abbott’s State of the State
Last night, Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his latest State of State Address. The reality of the crisis, a pandemic, was clear from the get-go as Abbott delivered the address to Texans watching on TV or online instead of where it is normally delivered, before a live audience at the Capitol in Austin. […]
The Legislature Meets Tomorrow. Here’s What to Expect.
State lawmakers will gather tomorrow at the Capitol in Austin for the official start of the 87th session of the Texas Legislature. […]
