by Justin Gailey | Nov 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, January 31, 2026 as the runoff election date for the unexpired term in the previous 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner. Early voting will begin on...
by Justin Gailey | Oct 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michael Davis to the Twelfth Court of Appeals, Place 3, effective November 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Michael Davis of Palestine is the Judge of the...
by Justin Gailey | Oct 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kyle Hawkins as Justice, Place 7, on the Supreme Court of Texas for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. “Kyle Hawkins is a proven defender of both the U.S. and Texas Constitutions,” said Governor Abbott. “Most...
by Justin Gailey | Oct 24, 2025
There are 17 proposed constitutional amendments on the Texas November 2025 ballot. Complete information is available on the Texas Secretary of State website at https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/2025-explanatory-statements.pdf. Find your Early Voting and...
by Justin Gailey | Aug 25, 2025
August 25, 2025 Governor Greg Abbott today sent a message to the Texas Legislature expanding the Special Session #2 agenda to include legislation that will improve public safety and the security of Texas elections. The Special Session #2 additional agenda items...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 28, 2025
July 22, 2025 AUSTIN – Today, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the following legislation for the First Called Special Session of the 89th Legislature: SB 1 – Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery, by Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock SB 2 – Flood Emergency...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at 12:00 PM on Monday, July 21. “We delivered on historic legislation in the 89th Regular Legislative Session that will benefit Texans for...
by Justin Gailey | Jun 23, 2025
TCJL Tracked Bill List 6.23.25 June 23, 2025 This list reflects final action. New actions are highlighted in red. TCJL PRIORITY BILLS New Causes of Action Tort Liability Construction Law Freedom to Contract Health Care Liability Judicial Matters/Practice of Law...
by Justin Gailey | Jun 5, 2025
TCJL Tracked Bill List 6-5-25 QUICK HIGHLIGHTS Sunday, June 22: last day the governor can sign or veto bills. Offense bills supported Life of the Mother Pregnancy Complications SB 31 Sent to the Governor 5-27-25 Proxy Advisor SB 2337 Sent to the Governor 6-2-25...
by Justin Gailey | May 30, 2025
TCJL Tracked Bill List 5.29.25 May 29, 2025 Quick Highlights Offense bills supported Life of the Mother Pregnancy Complications SB 31 Sent to the Governor Proxy Advisor SB 2337 Conference Committee Reported, on way to Governor Produced Water HB 49 Produced Water...