Category Archives: General Government

Proposed constitutional amendments on ballot in May election

Posted on April 29, 2022 by hroinb

Voters will consider two propositions to amend the Texas Constitution in the election on May 7. The propositions were approved for the ballot by the 87th Legislature last year. Voters will consider proposals to: reduce the limitation on property taxes … Continue reading →

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Texas voters to decide on proposed constitutional amendments

Posted on October 20, 2021 by hroinb

Voters will consider eight propositions to amend the Texas Constitution in the election on Tuesday, November 2. The propositions were approved for the ballot by the 87th Texas Legislature earlier this year. Among the issues to be considered by voters … Continue reading →

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Governor, agencies waive some state licensing rules in response to COVID-19

Posted on March 27, 2020 by hroinb

On March 13, Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation declaring a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the imminent threat of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Anticipating the need for essential licensed workers to provide critical services, the governor … Continue reading →

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Texas revises rules for temporary early voting sites

Posted on January 31, 2020 by hroinb

A new Texas law being challenged in federal court ends the practice of mobile voting and establishes new requirements for temporary branch polling places used in early voting.

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Texas Legislature’s 2019 session in review

Posted on January 21, 2020 by hroinb

The 86th Texas Legislature considered a variety of proposals during its biennial session in 2019. Among the major bills enacted were those that revised the property tax system and the school finance system, addressed state and local disaster response and … Continue reading →

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