The following is an excerpt from The House Research Organization Focus Report released in February 2017. To view the report in full, including information on introducing legislation, committees, and the calendar system, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/hwbill85.pdf. This portion of the report includes floor consideration through the veto … [Read more...] about How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
The following are excerpts taken from The House Research Organization Focus Report No. 83-5 released in February 2017. To view the report in full, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/writing85.pdf. Writing a two-year budget is one of the Texas Legislature’s main tasks. During the 2017 regular session, the 85th Legislature will consider a budget for … [Read more...] about Writing the State Budget: 85th Legislature
Testifying Before the Texas Legislature
By Julie Anderson, Editor Garza County Judge Lee Norman has talked the talk and walked the walk – through the Capitol halls that is. In fact, Norman makes his way to Austin some six-10 times every legislative session. Norman launched his county career in 1993 as a County Commissioner and served for 12 years, during which time he traveled to the Capitol on various … [Read more...] about Testifying Before the Texas Legislature
85th Texas Legislature
Get Ready, Get Set… Lawmakers to Convene in Austin Jan. 10-May 29 County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Poised and Prepared By Julie Anderson, Editor The Texas Legislature meets in a regular session every two years, convening on the second Tuesday in January of every odd-numbered year. These biennial sessions are limited to 140 days. The … [Read more...] about 85th Texas Legislature
157 Counties Receive $5.3 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee (the Committee) approved $46.8 million for the year 2016 tobacco settlement distribution. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 157 counties received approximately $5.3 million in reimbursements during the month of April. Last year, 160 … [Read more...] about 157 Counties Receive $5.3 Million in Tobacco Money