by Carol Sims | Aug 6, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cari Starritt-Burnett as Judge of the 169th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Cari Starritt-Burnett of Belton is a...
by Carol Sims | Aug 6, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Smith to the Tenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Steve Smith of College Station is Judge of the 361st District Court in Brazos County...
by Carol Sims | Aug 5, 2021
August 5, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2021. The proclamation identifies 17 agenda items for the second Special...
by Carol Sims | Jul 15, 2021
Even before it began, the 87th Legislature was always going to be unique. Nobody knew how long the pandemic emergency would continue, when vaccines would be readily available, or how fast the economy could mount a comeback. The culture wars that erupted over the...
by Carol Sims | Jul 7, 2021
July 7, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation that identifies eleven agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 8.”The 87th Legislative Session was a monumental success for the...
by Carol Sims | Jul 7, 2021
Governor Abbott Directs Public Utility Commission To Take Immediate Action To Improve Electric Reliability July 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to members of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) directing them...
by Carol Sims | Jun 17, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Bufkin as Judge of the 355th Judicial District Court in Hood County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Bryan Bufkin of Granbury is a partner at Bufkin...
by Carol Sims | Jun 16, 2021
Texas Civil Justice League 87th Legislature Highlights June 16, 2021 VETO PERIOD ENDS JUNE 20 Politics & Dynamics of the 87th Legislature Governor Abbott Priorities Lt. Governor Patrick Priorities Speaker Phelan Priorities 2021 Bill Stats State Budget Expected...
by Carol Sims | Jun 10, 2021
Highlights California – Several liability-expanding bills stall, others advance Colorado – Employment liability legislation dies Louisiana – Attorney advertising bill passes legislature New York – Bill to allow private litigation to enforce state tax law passes Senate...
by Carol Sims | May 19, 2021
Updated Friday, 5-21-21, 3:30pm CST TCJL Pandemic Liability Task Force The House Calendars Committee had previously set SB 6 on the Friday calendar, but it has since been moved to the Sunday calendar. If you have not already done so, please email your legislators...
