Summary: This week's updates include the following: civil administrative review process for various officials in charge of elections; making election fraud a felony again; establishing election marshals to prevent voting violations; increasing voter access for people with disabilities; school choice education savings accounts; schools ‘Get Around’ Critical Race Theory ban; Gov. Greg Abbott revamp economic development program; proposals to increase funding for energy-producing west Texas; outlawing government pandemic restrictions; preventing State Bar from discriminating against attorneys; mandating voter approval of local debt. / State civics is an integral part of Willow Park civics and of Willow Park Civics. WPC is providing blogs of articles on specific legislative topics, during the 88th Texas Legislative Session, including a weekly compendium of blogs and articles.
Latest Update: Friday, 24 February, 2023
Week of Friday, 24 February, 2023
What you need to know about education savings accounts, the voucher-like program championed by Gov. Greg Abbott, The Texas Tribune, 22 February 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott promises to be “heavily involved” in push for education savings accounts, The Texas Tribune, 21 February 2022
Investigation into Texas School Districts Reveals Educators ‘Get Around’ Critical Race Theory Ban, The Texan, 20 February 2023
Bills Filed to Mandate Voter Approval of Local Debt, Scrap Small Counties Exception for Rate Increase, The Texan, 21 February 2023
Speaker Dade Phelan endorses Medicaid expansion for new mothers, repeal of “tampon tax” in first batch of 2023 priorities, The Texas Tribune, 23 February 2023
Speaker Phelan Cites Quorum Bust in Reducing Democratic Chairs, Foreshadows ‘Innovative’ Border Bill, The Texan, 17 February 2023
Transportation Conference Speaker Urges Support for Express Toll Lanes in North Texas, The Texan, 20 February 2023
Hughes Files Legislation Seeking to Prevent State Bar from ‘Discriminating’ Against Attorneys, The Texan, 21 February, 2023
Abbott Doubles Back, Doubles Down on Outlawing Government Pandemic Restrictions, The Texan, 22 February 2023
Midland, Odessa Lawmakers Announce Similar Proposals To Increase Funding For Energy-Producing West Texas, The Texan, 20 February 2023
Texas Lawmakers Discuss Abortion Law, COVID-19 Vaccines, Texas Medical Board, The Texan, 27 January 2023
Focus Turns to Texas House Leadership on Legislation to Ban Child Gender Modification, The Texan, 27 January 2023
[Not a bill… but your money.] Why three longtime Texas lawmakers are now eligible for an extra $140,000 a year, The Texas Tribune, 20 February 2023
"Invasion" on the Border, Parker Co. included. In July 2022, Parker County joined the call for border control by proclaiming illegal immigration an "invasion." Since then, there has been a swell of Texas counties (42) joining the call for action. In addition, “Invasion” on the Border has become part of the TX 88th Legislative Session with the filing of House Bills 184 and 1491.
Sens. Bettencourt, Hughes File Bill to Create ‘Civil Administrative Review Process’ for Elections, The Texan 20 February 2023
More than 100 election-related bills filed in 88th Texas legislative session, KVEW ABC, 11 January 2023,
Republicans File Election Bills to Bolster Fraud Prosecutions After Court Strips Attorney General’s Power, The Texan, 17 January 2023
Texas Senate revives effort to make illegal voting a felony, The Texas Tribune, 23 February 2023,
Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas will revamp economic development program after property tax incentive expires, The Texas Tribune, 22 February 2023
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws, The Texas Tribune, 10 January 2023
Live video from the Texas House and Senate,The Texas Tribune
Back to the basics, Texas Scorecard, 10 January 2023, Learn the ins-and-outs of the Texas legislative process as the 88th session begins -- in a five minute video.
What Are the House Deadlines During the 88th Legislature? Texas Scorecard, 09 January, 2023
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