It’s a go for Speaker Joe Straus.
Yesterday Speaker Straus was honored at a luncheon by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce where he answered questions about running for speaker. Speaker Straus confirmed he is running for a 6th term as speaker. To read more…
Hurricane Recovery Czar, John Sharp.
Governor Abbott has appointed Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp to head the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas. Abbot described Sharp’s “simple charge” as “rebuilding Texas ahead of schedule, under budget, and with a friendly smile of constant consumer service.” To read more…
New maps? Not so fast…
Last night the U.S. Supreme Court pushed pause on the redrawing of new Texas Congressional and House district maps before the 2018 election. The lower court ruled that new maps were required, but with last night’s 5-4 decision, redrawing has been halted while Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Monday, the 16th anniversary of 9/11, the Texas War Memorial announced the creation of “The Price of Liberty Memorial” on the Capitol Grounds. The statue will portray a service member saying good bye to his family for an overseas deployment. The monument is to honor service members who fought in the “Global War on Terror.” The unveiling and dedication will take place on December 2, 2017. To read more…