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Over in the Senate, a procedural error resulted in the chamber’s being unable to vote on several conservative priority bills. Read about it here
Now the operative deadlines are related to conference committees. For a discussion of the conference committee process, check out Scott’s and my discussion on the new episode of Weekly Witness. You can find all the bills that have been sent to conference here, along with where they are in the process.
Some of the bills Texas Impact members have worked hardest to defeat all session did not get sent to conference committees and are already on their way to the Governor’s desk. Those bills include SB 10, SB 11, and SB 33. Other bills we opposed did not get reported from committees in the House in time to receive a vote on the House floor, including SB 16, SB 819, and SB 2880. Those bills are dead for this session.
Texas Impact has tracked hundreds of bills this session, and we’ve sent action alerts on dozens. Check back next week when we’ll share a report on all our priority bills as of Sine Die.
By this time next week, the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature will be over—but some of the legislation will need your approval. The legislature passed several items that require voter approval, and those measures will appear on your ballot in the November election.
Some of the measures you’ll be voting on include property tax cuts; estate tax changes; automatic denial of bail for some repeat offenders; funding for Texas State Technical College; and funding for water infrastructure. You’ll also be voting on an amendment to the Texas Constitution clarifying that voters must be US citizens, as is already the law, and another constitutional amendment “protecting the right of parents to raise their children.” And, you’ll be voting on establishing and allocating $3 billion in general revenue to “the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for research on and prevention and treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related disorders.”
It’s been a challenging legislative session, with some wins and some disappointments. Through it all, Texas Impact members have displayed grace and good humor. We are so proud of each and all of you—we look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen our state! |
