by Justin Gailey | Oct 6, 2023
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dale Rabe, Jr. to the 100th Judicial District Court in Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Donley, and Hall counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified....
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2023
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Angela Colmenero as the interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution, effective 10:00 AM on Friday, July 14. This announcement follows the departure of John Scott, who the...
by Justin Gailey | May 31, 2023
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution. “John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim Attorney...
by Justin Gailey | May 30, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott last night issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as the special election date to fill the unexpired term in House District 2 of the Texas House of Representatives. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special...
by Justin Gailey | May 25, 2023
Signed by Governor 5/24/23, effective on 9/1/23 This was a TCJL Priority Issue for the 88th Session. Permissive Appeals HB 1561 by Smithee (R-Amarillo)/SB 1603 by Hughes (R-Tyler): Amends § 51.014, CPRC, to require a court of appeals to state the specific reason for...
by Justin Gailey | May 9, 2023
The US Chamber, US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, and 33 partner organizations submit comments in support of a mandatory uniform disclosure requirement for third party litigation funding agreements and why the Committee should ultimately adopt the proposed...
by Justin Gailey | Mar 24, 2023
MARCH 15, 2023 – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. to the 476th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. of...
by Justin Gailey | Mar 7, 2023
Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced three additional priorities of the chamber for this legislative session that aim to dedicate more dollars toward brain health research, improve the outcomes of youth in the state’s juvenile justice...
by Justin Gailey | Mar 6, 2023
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 03/06/2023 Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan today announced three priorities for the chamber this legislative session that focus on building a more resilient Texas by expanding the state’s framework for broadband...
by Justin Gailey | Mar 2, 2023
by: Rep. Phelan, Dade 02/28/2023 Austin, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan announced today additional key legislative priorities of the chamber that are aimed at defending the state’s economic growth over the past two years and creating an opportunity for...