Among President Biden’s promises was to restore U.S. immigration policy to reflect our values as a nation of immigrants and longstanding commitment to protect and welcome the world’s most vulnerable. The first moves by the Biden administration to overturn four years...
The House and Senate have both adjourned until Tuesday, February 9th. The Senate has appointed committees, and work on redistricting and the state budget is underway. Coming up next week, the Governor’s State of the State address will be telecast on Monday, February...
The 87th Texas Legislative Session is underway. Last week, both chambers met to be sworn in, organize their chambers, and adopt rules. After meeting on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, both chambers adjourned until Tuesday, January 26th. The Senate bifurcated the...
Legislators return to the Capitol in what is in many ways a time of uncertainty…but Texans can take comfort in the rhythms and routines that guide our legislative processes. By the end of the week, the House and Senate will adopt rules that will govern their...
In a January 3 article, the Associated Press called state legislatures “hothouses for infection.” According to the AP’s tally, “250 state lawmakers across the country have contracted COVID-19, and at least seven have died.” With more than 28,000 Texans dead, new COVID...
We’re entering a time of election-related deadlines. At Texas Impact, we are doing our best to keep you informed about official deadlines, and in some cases we are offering suggestions for dates that we believe and the most prudent: Monday, September 21, is...
