Texas Political News: Governor Perry Proclaims May “Elder Abuse Prevention Month” Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed the month of May to be Elder Abuse Prevention Month. Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared the month of May, 2012 as “Elder Abuse Prevention Month.” This proclamation serves as a reminder to all Texans that we must watch out for […]
Texas Government News: 82nd Leg. Session Report
Texas Government: 82nd Legislative Session Report May 2011 House Bill 1, the Gen. Appropriations Act, was passed with no action take on Article Three. This part of the Act involves funding of public education in Texas. Discussions are continuing on education funding. Comptroller Susan Combs brought some good news with a forecast for higher revenues […]
Texas Government: Texas Lobby Group Receive High Rankings
Texas Lobby Group Lobbyists Once Again Rank High in Capitol Inside Texas Power Rankings Lobbyists from the Texas Lobby Group once again ranked near the top of the annual Capitol Inside Power Rankings for 2011. -Mike Toomey is the number one hired gun lobbyist -Lara Laneri Keel is the top female hired gun lobbyist -Bill […]