On the Record
Governor Abbott Eases Regulations On Physicians-In-Training To Increase Health Care Capacity In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott waived certain regulations related to restrictions on physicians-in-training (PIT) permit holders to increase health care capacity through the state's response to COVID-19.
Sen Bettencourt, et al, Files Amicus Brief Objecting to Release of Inmates from Harris County Jail
Senator Bettencourt, joined by Representatives Harless, Huberty, Paul, Cain, Oliverson, Bohac, Swanson, and Murphy, filed an Amicus Brief in Federal Judge Lee Rosenthal’s Court in the case of Russell vs. Harris County to “object to the wholesale release of individuals accused of felony offenses from the Harris County Jail.”
AG Paxton Files Statement Opposing Unjust, Blanket Bail System in Houston
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a statement with the U S District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, opposing a consent decree the parties plan to enter in O’Donnell v. Harris County, a lawsuit challenging the Harris County bail system.
Commissioner Miller Issues First Hemp License in Texas
This first license represents the long-awaited launch of the hemp industry in Texas following the passage of the Farm Bill by Congress in 2018.
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
Abbott issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Appointments: Senate Redistricting, Education and Higher Education Committee
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to appoint Sens. Fallon and Zaffirini to the Senate Redistricting Committee and the Senate Education and Senate Higher Education Committees .
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $702 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $701.8 million in local sales tax allocations for April.
RRC Follows Up on Recommendation to Temporarily Halt Gas Disconnections
The Railroad Commission of Texas recommended that gas utilities temporarily suspend disconnecting residents facing financial constraints during the current COVID-19 State of Disaster.
CRAYMER: Beware of Snake-Oil CoronaVirus 'Property Tax Relief'
Some local County Tax Appraisers around Texas are trying to tout a path to “tax relief” for Texans suffering economically from the COVID-19 CoronaVirus pandemic: Let's freeze the value of your property at last year’s amount they say. Unfortunately, they’re selling Snake Oil.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Appoints Business Task Force to Re-Start the Economy: Brint Ryan Will Chair
Lt. Governor announced that he has established a Task Force from his Business Advisory Council to begin to work on a set of recommendations for re-starting the economy.
How Congressman McCaul is Helping Victims of Domestic Violence During COVID-19
Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) is requesting Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force that victims of domestic violence be given a safe place to reside during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Emergency Rule To Allow Off-Site Outpatient ESRD Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced HHSC has adopted an emergency rule to allow end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities to treat patients more effectively during the COVID-19 response.
Commissioner Craddick asks Comptroller Hegar to Issue Delay on Severance Tax Collections
Commissioner Christi Craddick sent a letter to Comptroller Glenn Hegar requesting he extend the monthly deadline to file crude oil and natural gas production taxes.
Conaway Chronicle: Coronavirus Update
Under the advice of medical professionals, President Trump extended his Slow the Spread guidelines until the end of April to protect our communities by closely following the guidelines.
$2 Trillion Federal Stimulus Package To Fund Array of Benefits for Texas Workers, Employers
Disaster relief funds, increased unemployment compensation and extended duration part of federal package to help unemployed workers and businesses affected by COVID-19.
Chairman Christian Applauds President Trump on Energy Negotiations
Saudi Arabia and Russia may be cutting back approximately 10 Million Barrels, and maybe substantially more which, if it happens, will be GREAT for the oil & gas industry!
Cong. McCaul: New COVID-19 Treatments
"I sent letters to the Food & Drug Authority (FDA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) calling on them to share what their plan is to fast-tracking life-saving treatments to help those who test positive for CoronaVirus."
Lt. Gov. Patrick Applauds 5th Circuit Court Stay on Non-Essential Elective Surgeries, including Abortion
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today applauding Att. Gen. Ken Paxton for his quick appeal and victory at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals regarding non-essential elective surgeries during the CoronaVirus pandemic, including abortion.
Comptroller’s Office Extends Franchise Tax Deadline
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that his agency is automatically extending the due date for 2020 franchise tax reports to July 15 to be consistent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
State Rep. Phil King: Here's Your Small Business Owner's CoronaVirus Recovery Guide & Links to Assistance or Help
I know many of you have called our offices and are having trouble getting through on the Texas Workforce Commission's phones or website to process your Unemployment Benefits. I've pulled together a number of links and resources shared with our office from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that I hope you'll find helpful.
