Despite delays and disruptions from COVID-19 and the winter storm, there were 7,148 bills and constitutional amendments introduced during the 87th Regular Legislative Session. When the session concluded, 1,081 bills were sent to the governor, and he vetoed 21 of them, including the entire appropriation for the legislature. As expected, thousands of these bills affected county … [Read more...] about Regular Session Report
H.B. 749
Significant County-Related Bills
SILENCE COUNTY OFFICIALS LEGISLATION Some proponents of S.B. 234/ H.B. 749 have claimed that these bills would permit nonprofit associations to continue legislative communications and distribution of legislative information on behalf of their members. That is not true. Section 1(a) of these bills provides that “a political subdivision may not spend public funds: (1) to hire … [Read more...] about Significant County-Related Bills
Communicating With the Texas Legislature
The 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature has begun its activities under COVID restrictions. Revisions to the Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives have imposed restrictions on the ability to visit the Capitol and present information directly to legislators, staff, and committees. If you are planning a personal visit to the Capitol, please contact your … [Read more...] about Communicating With the Texas Legislature
State Association Legislative Activity Threatened
For over 98 years, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has provided important services to the members of our Commissioners Courts including educational, legal, administrative, and legislative services. During each legislative session, the CJCAT analyzes the 7,000 introduced bills, identifies the several hundred that directly affect counties, provides … [Read more...] about State Association Legislative Activity Threatened