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The 88th Texas Legislature is currently in session. The 140th and final day of the 88th legislative session, known as “Sine die” is May 29, 2023. Now is the time to take action and ensure that your representative and senator know about your support for cannabis law reform!
In April 2019, the Texas House of Representatives approved House Bill 63, intended to make possession of up to one ounce a Class C (rather than a Class B) misdemeanor. This would have eliminated the threat of jail time and reduced the fine to $500. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick refused to allow Texas Senators a vote on it.
10 Ιαν 2023 · Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
1 Ιουν 2023 · Texas lawmakers created hundreds of new laws during the 2023 legislative session. The conservative majority voted to ban puberty blockers for transgender children; made voting when ineligible a...
10 Ιαν 2023 · The regular 2023 legislative session is over. Here’s how the most consequential bills fared. By Texas Tribune Staff Updated: June 20, 2023. A look at which bills passed and which failed...
21 Ιουν 2023 · Introduction. The 88th Legislative Session kicked off with a $32.7 billion surplus. This afforded state legislators the opportunity to go beyond the status quo and meaningfully address critical issues, such as our state’s foster care system, mass shootings, healthcare access, the teacher shortage, and maternal mortality.
2 Ιαν 2023 · There’s just over a week left before the start of the 2023 Texas Legislative session. Property taxes, gun control and the power grid are among the top issues on the agenda for state lawmakers. » TELL US: What do you want to see from the Texas Legislature in 2023?