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Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Buckingham, Rep. Bell’s Intention To Author Local Government Construction Project Permitting Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Dawn Buckingham and Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. will author legislation to prevent local governments from taking private property rights by drastically changing property development rules on landowners after they have purchased the land.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Burton, Rep. Workman’s Intention to Author Legislation To Expedite Permitting Process
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Konni Burton and Rep. Paul Workman will author legislation to speed up the permitting process for local governments.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Kolkhorst, Rep. Simmons’ Intention To Author Privacy Protection Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and Rep. Ron Simmons will author legislation seeking to protect the privacy of women and children.
Governor Abbott Statement On WOTUS Withdrawal Proposal
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement after EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced today that he will propose to withdraw the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Estes, Rep. Villalba’s Intention To Author Legislation Limiting Growth In Local Spending
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Craig Estes and Rep. Jason Villalba will author legislation to limit the growth in local spending to no more than the growth of population and inflation.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hancock, Reps. Parker And Schofield’s Intention To File Legislation Limiting Growth In State Spending
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Kelly Hancock, Reps. Tan Parker and Mike Schofield will file legislation to limit the growth in state spending to no more than the growth of population and inflation.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Creighton And Rep. Smithee’s Intention To Author Pro-Life Insurance Reform Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Brandon Creighton and Rep. John Smithee will author pro-life insurance reform legislation.
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Perry, Rep. Greg Bonnen’s Intention To Author Do-Not-Resuscitate Order Legislation
In the upcoming special legislative session, Sen. Charles Perry and Rep. Greg Bonnen will author legislation to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) orders.