Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 948 House Bill Number 948 addresses concerns that the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as “Food Stamps”, does not meet adequate nutritional guidelines for recipients. The bill would amend the Human Resources Code to include multiple pilot projects into the SNAP program. This would include […]
Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 747
Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 747 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB00747E.htm House Bill 747 was passed on April 25th 2013. The bill points out the need for working Professionals to immediately report suspected child abuse and/or neglect. The individual is not allowed to have another person make this report, and it must be made immediately. This […]
Texas 83rd Session Update: HB 40
Texas 83rd Session Update: HB 40 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00040I.htm House Bill 40 is in regards to sales taxes and possible exemption periods for clothing, footwear, and other necessities for children. The bill would be an amendment to Chapter 151 of the Texas State Tax Code. It would provide a second three day period where school supplies and […]
Texas Government Lobby News: Texas 83rd Legislative Session Bill Update
Texas Government Lobby News: Texas 83rd Legislative Session Bill Update The following is a synopsis of recently filed bills in the 83rd session. By: Farias, Moody H.B. No. 633 HB 633 authorizes voluntary contributions to a fund for veteran’s assistance when Texans apply for a driver’s license or personal identification certificate. This fund is outside […]
Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislature Report: Translating Legislature Lingo to Plain English
Texas Government Lobby 83rd Legislature Report: Translating Legislature Lingo to Plain English The following is a digest of an article that originally appeared at the Texas Tribune. The Texas Lobby Group is posting this summary and linking to the online tool as a public service for all Texans interested in the ongoing 83rd Legislative session, […]