UnifyAs legislature convenes,cooperation most crucial
“There will be difficult moments ahead; that happens every session,” Nelson said. Veteran Rio Grande Valley legislatures were part of those old days of cooperation and negotiation, such as state Sens. Those views have been reflected in their elected officials, who forged strong friendships, and alliances, with colleagues from both parties. That regional thinking is evident in residents’ movement throughout the Valley to shop, work and pursue entertainment. We need our representatives in Austin to recognize our common needs and work together to meet them, placing their constituents above any partisan bluster.
myrgv.comUnify: As legislature convenes, cooperation most crucial
Veteran Rio Grande Valley legislatures were part of those old days of cooperation and negotiation, such as state Sens. The old spirit of cooperation is more important than ever in the Valley, which for the first time ever will be represented by both Democrats and Republicans in the House. Those views have been reflected in their elected officials, who forged strong friendships, and alliances, with colleagues from both parties. That regional thinking is evident in residents’ movement throughout the Valley to shop, work and pursue entertainment. We need our representatives in Austin to recognize our common needs and work together to meet them, placing their constituents above any partisan bluster.
myrgv.comGov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comGov. Greg Abbott says he will nominate retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson to be secretary of state
Nelson planned to retire from the Senate after 30 years in office. But her nomination will give Abbott a clearer path to having his nominee confirmed by the Senate after his last three have gone unconfirmed.
University of Texas president defends decision to join SEC as lawmakers criticize timing and impact on other schools
Jay Hartzell said the switch to the Southeastern Conference was the best thing for UT-Austin’s student athletes and the university. Texas senators expressed disdain for the move and questioned how it came about.
Watch Gov. Greg Abbott and state leaders discuss a police funding proposal live at noon Central time
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Abbott, Patrick and Bonnen will be joined by Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Republican state Sens. Austin was the first to drastically cut police department funding. San Antonios proposed budget for 2021 increases overall police funding by $8 million, but cuts overtime and funds health and violence prevention programs. In Dallas, the proposed 2021 budget includes a minor increase in police funding and $3.2 million for social safety net resources.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott instructs state agencies to trim budgets by 5% to prepare for economic shock
Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, have until June 15 to submit their plans to the Legislative Budget Board and the governors office. ReferenceRead the letter to state agencies from Gov. To prepare for this economic shock, we must take action today to ensure that the state can continue providing the essential government services that Texans expect." Last month, Bonnen, an Angleton Republican who is retiring at the end of his term, sent a memo to Abbott and Patrick suggesting that state agencies identify and execute 5% budget cuts. Hegar, who is expected to provide his revised fiscal forecast in July, has already said that the current state budget will be billions of dollars out of balance.