Mar 3, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch, School Finance
The House Public Education Committee held its first meeting of the 87th legislative session Tuesday, March 2. Chair Harold Dutton began the meeting by thanking the previous chair, Rep. Dan Huberty, for guiding the Legislature through the adoption of HB 3, historic...
Jan 15, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 87th Legislature on Friday, January 15. They include: Senate Committee on Education Larry Taylor, Chair Eddie Lucio, Jr., Vice Chair Paul Bettencourt Bob Hall Bryan Hughes José Menéndez Angela...
Jan 12, 2021 | 87th Regular Session, Capitol Watch
The 87th Texas Legislature convened at noon January 12, 2021, with Department of Public Safety troopers in heavy attendance and full gear outside and throughout the Capitol and rapid COVID-19 testing tents set up at the north (the only public) entrance. After working...