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Non-citizen voting resolution to be read for third and final time in Texas House today

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - With Texas’ 88th Legislative Session winding down, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters must be U.S. citizens will be read for the third and final time today.

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Legislation aimed at improving health outcomes for Texans is headed to governor’s desk

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN – Yesterday, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 989 to increase access to biomarker testing, which can help determine the best treatment plan for each patient, a press release states.

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Still time for Texas House to hear non-citizen voting resolution, says TPPF spokesperson

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - There is still time for SJR 35, which proposes a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters must be U.S. citizens, to be heard in the Texas House of Representatives, says one individual who has been following the joint resolution closely.

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Texas Senate hears testimony on bills seeking to expand AG’s authority to pursue antitrust litigation

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Two Texas bills seeking to expand the authority of the attorney general to pursue antitrust actions have passed the House and were heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee yesterday morning.

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Sen. Creighton passes SB 17, eliminating DEI in Texas higher education

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) has passed Senate Bill 17, a bill to end divisive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices at Texas public colleges and universities, a press release states.

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Texas bill seeks to curb public nuisance lawsuits

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A bill seeking to rein in the asserted misuse of public nuisance litigation has been making its way through the Texas Legislature this session.

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Study finds Texans support fair sales policy for ready-to-drink spirits

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A statewide study finds that voters in Texas overwhelmingly support more equitable rules about where adults can purchase ready-to-drink spirit coolers.

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Non-citizen voting resolution passes Texas Senate by 29-1 vote

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - Yesterday, the Texas Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve SJR 35, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters must be U.S. citizens.

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HB 955 seeks to amend Texas Civil Code, cut affidavits for medical bills under $50K

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A piece of legislation seeking to eliminate affidavits for medical bills under $50,000 in lawsuits was recently heard by the House Committee for Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence.

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Amending Texas Constitution to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote will preserve election integrity, says SJR 35 author

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - On Monday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on SJR 35, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters must be U.S. citizens.

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SJR 35 seeks to amend Texas Constitution to clarify that voters must be U.S. citizens

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A joint resolution filed in the Texas Senate is proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that voters must be U.S. citizens.

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Texas bill aimed at preventing State Bar from discriminating against attorneys a ‘preemptive’ action, author says

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A piece of legislation that seeks to protect attorneys from being discriminated against by the State Bar of Texas for their religious views and exercising their First Amendment rights is a “preemptive action” addressing “cancel culture,” says the bill's author.

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HB 2384 seeks to boost judicial education for Texas judges, increase transparency

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A bill recently introduced into the Texas Legislature seeks to increase the education requirements for newly elected judges and to also provide more information for voters about judicial candidates.

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Creation of Texas business court among Lt. Gov. Patrick’s top legislative priorities

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - The creation of a specialized business court in Texas is among the top 30 priorities for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for the 2023 legislative session.

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HB 1918 seeks to have Texas AG publish contingent contracts for political subdivisions

By Staff reports |
AUSTIN - A recently filed bill aims to have all contingent fee contracts sent to the Office of the Attorney General for approval published online.

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Texas law against Facebook and Twitter bans is blocked

By John O'Brien |
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) – A Texas federal judge on Dec. 1 blocked a new state law that targets censorship by Facebook and Twitter.

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Nico LaHood making a run for Texas House, former DA received donations from lawyers he hired

By David Yates |
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood wants to be a state representative now.

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Gov. Abbott signs Damon Allen Act into law at Safer Houston Summit

By David Yates |
AUSTIN – Gov. Abbott today signed Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, into law at the Texas Pastor Council's Safer Houston Summit.