Providing Governor Abbott follows through on his promise to sign it, the Senate version of property tax relief has passed. In the Senate, Sen. Bettencourt laid out details of the agreement struck between Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Phelan…

Both houses of the Texas Legislature were back in session today. In the Senate, Sen. Bettencourt laid out SB 2, the agreement struck between Lt. Gov. Patrick and Speaker Phelan on property tax relief. The House held hearings which included discussions on school choice…

The Texas Legislature wrapped up its regular session on May 29.  The MCRP Legislative Committee has been following the action and put together an analysis of the session’s activity, the results, and what it all means for Montgomery County voters…

Governor Abbott called a Special Legislative Session to address property tax relief and border security, but the House adjourned after just one day, leaving these issues hanging in the balance. The Senate remains in session…