April 9

Week in Review: A Digest of What Happened This Week at the Capitol

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

With 51 of 140 days remaining, House and Senate committees are considering full agendas, the first Friday meeting of the Senate is set for today, and a general sense of urgency pervades as stakeholders jockey for position on competing proposals that must continue to progress or face a quiet demise with key procedural deadlines looming.

Criminal Jurisprudence Holds Marathon Hearing on Bail Reform and Marihuana Possession Offenses

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

On Tuesday, the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence began a hearing on 26 bills at 1 p.m. The hearing wrapped up over 17 hours later, slightly past 6 a.m.

Bills on the Move

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

TAC Legislative Services staff will highlight important county-related bills on the move that have had either committee or floor activity in the House and Senate during the week. While this list does not include every county-related bill, it does provide an overview of some recent significant legislative actions.

Join the TAC Core Legislative Group

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

Help make a difference for counties across the state by joining our Core Legislative Group this session.

Register Now for the 2021 TAC Legislative Conference

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

The 2021 Legislative Conference, set for Sept. 1-3 in Austin, offers county officials and staff an in-depth analysis of the 87th legislative session. Registration for the conference is now open.

Unable to Attend This Week's Tuesday Morning Breakfast? Here's What Happened

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

"Anticipation" was the word Tuesday morning as this week's breakfast participants looked ahead to the day's hearing on Senate Bill 10 by the Senate Committee on Local Government. SB 10 by Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), chairman of the Local Government Committee, would prevent county and other local officials from effectively participating in the legislative process. 

AG Opinions and Requests

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.

What We're Reading

April 09, 2021| Legislative News

This week, the activities of the 87th Texas Legislature continued with committee hearings and both chambers convening. Here are a few news articles on the week’s happenings.


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