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Using the Public Utility Commission of Texas Sunset Review to Safeguard Texans’ Health and Wellbeing
The upcoming 2022-2023 Sunset review of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, offers a unique opportunity for Texas lawmakers to advance public health in the Lone Star State.
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Legislative Action Alert 2.22.21: Power Crisis Hearings
Tell Lawmakers to Make a Resilience Plan for Texas Texas was unprepared for an extreme weather event, and as a result large parts of the state lost power and water. Friends,...
Legislative Update 2.8.21
The Texas Constitution prohibits the Legislature from passing legislation in the first 60 days of a legislative session. However, the exception to that rule is if the Governor...
134: Ep. 134: Texas State Budget featuring Texas Impact Legislative Consultant
February 8, 2021: Weekly Witness: Texas State Budget featuring Texas Impact Legislative Consultant discussing the Texas State Budget, Rev. Paul Klitzke of Episcopal Church of the Ascension-Dallas with the Weekly Word, and Josh Houston with the…
133: Ep. 133: Nondiscrimination featuring Jessica Shortall with Texas Competes
February 1, 2021: Weekly Witness: Non-Discrimination: featuring Jessica Shortall with Texas Competes talking non-discrimination and gender-based discrimation legislation, Josh Houston with the legislative update of the week and Texas Impact Board…
Legislative Update 2.1.21
One beautifully messy process of democracy that may fall victim to COVID 19 is the all night committee hearing. Legislative insiders—not to mention their families, friends, and...
Immigration Policy: First Steps Down A New Path
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...
Legislative Update 1.29.21
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...
Legislative Update 1.18.21
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...
Ep. 132, Medicaid Expansion with Former Rep. Sarah Davis
Medicaid Expansion with Former Rep. Sarah Davis, Weekly Word with Rev. Linda Davis, Boynton Chapel UMC, Houston and Legislative Update with Texas Impact’s Joshua Houston
Opening Day of the 87th
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...