88th Texas Legislative Session Recap

Guest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66

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Important legislative initiatives that were addressed during the 88th Legislative Session:

1. Ended government-mandated COVID restrictions
2. Funded border security
3. Removed porn from public schools - check out HB 900.
4. Banned DEI in higher education - to find out more about the Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion efforts in the State of Virginia, read this.
5. Returned election law violations to a felony
6. Holding facilities accountable if they host a “drag show” for minors
7. Ended gender modification on minors

 

Governor Abbott is looking to call at least two “Special Sessions” on the following issues:

1. Tax relief for Texas citizens - lowering the tax rate for your property tax rate and/or adding a larger homestead exemption.
2. Parental rights in education (otherwise known as “school choice”)

 

The Texas State House of Representatives also heard evidence on the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton and voted 121-23 to impeach him. His case will be taken to the Senate for a trial next where the rules require a ⅔ vote to convict.

Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic!