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February 10, 2011

VOTER IDENTIFICATION BILL PASSED OUT OF SENATE

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VOTER IDENTIFICATION BILL PASSED OUT OF SENATE The first bill of the 82nd Legislative Session has made its way out of the Texas Senate. On January 25, 2011 Senate Bill (SB) 14 of the 82nd session (otherwise known as the “Voter Identification Bill”) was heard by a Senate Committee of the Whole. Rather than sending…

February 9, 2011

Speaker Straus announces House Committee assignments

Speaker Straus announces House Committee assignments AUSTIN — Today, Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) announced the Texas House of Representatives committees for the 82nd Legislature, and issued the following statement: “One of the most important roles of the Speaker of the House is making committee assignments. I have tried to apply the interests and expertise…

February 9, 2011

Republicans take more key chairmanships; Dems OK with choices

Republicans take more key chairmanships; Dems OK with choices AUSTIN – Republicans’ electoral victories in November translated to a stronger grip on control of the Texas House today as Speaker Joe Straus unveiled committee assignments that increased the number of Republican chairs. Arguably the two most important chairmanships held by Democrats two years ago —…

February 2, 2011

Rep. Todd Hunter named to chair Calendars Committee by Speaker Joe Straus

Rep. Todd Hunter named to chair Calendars Committee by Speaker Joe Straus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011 CONTACT: ANGIE FLORES 361-695-2048 Austin, TX -State Rep. Todd Hunter of Corpus Christi was named today to chair the powerful Calendars Committee by Speaker of the House Joe Straus. The appointment puts Hunter at the forefront…

January 31, 2011

THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS (PART II)

THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS (PART II) In last week’s article, I began outlining the Texas lawmaking process. In that article, I covered how a law or bill begins from its initial conception to it going before a committee of the respective lawmaking bodies on its way to the Texas House or Senate chamber floor. This week…