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House members praised House Speaker Dade Phelan on the last day of the legislative session. Members celebrated the end of the session, but also acknowledged that they’ll be back sometime soon for at least one special session.
With feelings raw over voting bill's demise, Texas Legislature wraps up — for now
The Texas Legislature closed out its regular 140-day session Monday with sniping among the state’s top political leaders and lawmakers already well aware they will be back this calendar year … more
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State Rep. Jessica González, D-Dallas, spoke at a press conference at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in East Austin after Democrats broke quorum in opposition to Senate Bill 7, a sweeping GOP voting bill. May 30, 2021. Midnight was the deadline for the House to approve the legislation that would alter nearly the entire voting process, create new limitations to early voting hours, ratchet up voting-by-mail restrictions and curb local voting options.
Texas Democrats abandon House floor, blocking passage of voting bill before final deadline
The sweeping overhaul of Texas elections and voter access was poised from the beginning of the session to pass into law. It had the backing of Republican leaders in both chambers of the Legislature. … more
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The bill would require teachers who discuss current events to make sure to share various perspectives without giving deference to one side. Texas educators worry the bill would have a chilling effect on tough conversations about race and racism. GOP lawmakers say they wanted to ensure teachers’ personal biases stay out of their lessons.
Texas bill limiting teaching of current events, historic racism appears headed for governor
Texas GOP senators revived a contentious bill Friday night that would limit how Texas teachers can talk about current events and America’s history of racism in the classroom, hours after House … more
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Legislators will be returning this fall for a special legislative session after they failed to address all of the items Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott wanted them to.
Capital Highlights: 7 state news bits Katy area residents should know
Special session coming this fall Texas lawmakers will adjourn the regular session on Monday — Memorial Day — but Gov. Greg Abbott has already indicated he will call a special session … more
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Damage from Hurricane Harvey near the Gulf Coast on Aug. 27, 2017. Harvey decimated much of the Texas coastline and destroyed homes throughout Greater Houston, including in the Katy area. Many area residents are still trying to recover from the historic storm.
Houston, Harris Co. get zero of $1 billion federal Hurricane Harvey relief funding
Despite bearing the brunt of the damage from Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Harris County and Houston were awarded $0 of the $1 billion in a first round of federal relief funding related to the storm, … more
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Texas restaurants were among business forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic last year. More than a year after restrictions began to lift, many Texans are still out of work — and will soon lose federal unemployment benefits.
Jobless Texans say Abbott's federal unemployment opt out causes harm
Since she lost her job as a customer service coordinator at a department store, Mary Baker has cut down on everything she can to make ends meet while she searches for a new job. The San Antonio … more
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Lisa Chumley of Dallas received a bill of over $11,000 from Griddy for less of a week of electricity during the winter storm. Many Texans had similar experiences.
Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans
With just over two weeks remaining in the legislative session, the governor’s office is getting the first key bill that Texas House and Senate lawmakers have passed in response to … more
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The Katy Prairie Conservancy, a nature preserve north of the city of Katy, has received funding for an initiative to preserve coastal prairie land in a program with several regional partners.
Katy Prairie Conservancy and climate partners announce $7 million in funding
The Katy Prairie Conservancy, a nature preserve just north of the city of Katy, has announced that it, along with its partner organizations, has received a $7 million pledge of funding from the … more
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Austin has been the only city in Texas that has actually reduced its police funding since the latest protests over police brutality.
Texas’ larger cities would face financial penalties for cutting police budgets under bill approved by House
The Texas House on Friday passed a bill to financially penalize the state's largest cities if they cut their police budgets. The measure was sent to the Senate after two days of heated debate and … more
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Texas may gain additional seats in Congress based upon data from the 2020 Census, due in large part to increases in the state's Hispanic population.
Capital Highlights: 6 Texas issues Katy area readers should know about
State shows largest numerical population gain Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest … more
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State lawmakers announced Wednesday they are releasing $11B in federal stimulus funding for public schools. The newly released funds come after educators and state Democrats urged the governor to unlock the pandemic relief money as schools plan their budgets for the next school year
Texas releases $11 billion of $18 billion in federal stimulus money for public schools
Texas’s top state leaders announced Wednesday,  April 28 that they are releasing $11.2 billion out of nearly $18 billion available in federal pandemic relief funding that has been … more
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Beer sits in a cooler behind the bar at Hops and Grain Brewery in Austin. Many establishments that serve alcohol were allowed to sell it via curbside or similar services throughout the pandemic over the last year under various executive orders.
Texas lawmakers pass bill that would allow Texans to purchase alcohol to go from restaurants
The Texas Senate passed a measure Wednesday to permanently allow Texans to purchase alcohol to go from restaurants, advancing a shared goal of Gov. Greg Abbott and restaurateurs. House Bill 1024, … more
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is expected to be nominated by President Joe Biden to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement - also known as ICE. He would need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate prior to taking office.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tapped by Biden to lead ICE
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he will nominate Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a vocal skeptic of cooperating with federal immigration authorities in certain circumstances, to serve … more
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Texas politicians continue to be resistant to the expansion of Medicaid in the state which prevents the state from receiving billions of federal aid that would help Texans get health insurance. Texas continues to be among states with the highest population without health coverage.
Capital Highlights: 5 statewide things Katy readers should know
A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68. State leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the … more
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Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed a new Public Utility Commission board member after all three previous members of PUC's board of directors resigned earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Texas Legislature is moving toward allowing more people to carry firearms and has hit a stall in distributing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns about blood clots in some patients
Capital Highlights: 7 Texas-sized news bits Katy area residents should know about
Early voting underway across stateEarly voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections.Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take … more
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Tex. Gov. Greg Abbott visits a vaccination site earlier this year. Getting control of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a focus across all levels of government since the vaccines got emergency use approval. Cases rose by more than 2,500 last week; however, deaths saw a decline of more than 20%. As of Monday, the state has vaccinated about 5.46 million of its estimated 29.8 million residents.
Capital Highlights: COVID-19 situation updates, attorney general to seek 3rd term and immigration concerns
Abbott: No government mandated vaccine passports Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” … more
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Those who suffered damage due to Winter Storm Uri, which blanketed local businesses and homes in ice and cold for about a week in February, have until April 20 to apply for assistance.
Winter storm and COVID-19 funeral assistance available
Those seeking assistance with freeze damages from Winter Storm Uri which caused severe cold temperatures the week of Valentines Day must submit their applications by April 20. The Federal Emergency … more
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Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people on Thursday. At least one person has died after the shootings began at Kent Moore Cabinets.
At least 1 dead after multiple people shot in Bryan, Texas
Bryan police are investigating the shootings of seven people, including a law enforcement officer, that started at Kent Moore Cabinets, where officials said someone opened fire Thursday afternoon, … more
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Capitol Highlights: Texans face droughts, examine history and deal with COVID-19 logistics
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month The latest report on child maltreatment fatalities and near fatalities, compiled by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, indicates 251 … more
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s order is consistent with his messaging on vaccinations. He was vaccinated live on TV but also stresses that vaccines are “always voluntary” in his public statements. Today's announcement comes as vaccine credentials, often referred to as vaccine passports, are being developed around the world as a way to quickly prove someone’s vaccination status, particularly with private companies.
Abbott bans state agencies and state-funded orgs from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he banned state agencies, political subdivisions and organizations receiving public funds from creating "vaccine passports" or otherwise requiring someone to … more
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