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The 87th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The Texas State Legislature met in Austin, Texas, from January 12, 2021, to May 31, 2021. [1] Governor Greg Abbott has announced three special legislative sessions during summer 2021.
As of May 2021, golf carts can be driven on Texas streets under certain circumstances. During the 87th Texas Legislative session, House Bill 1281 was passed certifying the new golf cart rules.
Oct. 26—AUSTIN — Several border security bills co-authored by State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, R-Odessa, passed out of the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday. The legislative package ...
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Texas lawmaker proposed a bill that would regulate artificial intelligence in the state. State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) filed House Bill 1709 for the upcoming ...
Legislative sessions William Crump: Democratic February 16, 1846 – March 3, 1846 1st: John "Red" Brown: Democratic March 3, 1846 – March 9, 1846 Edward Thomas Branch: Democratic March 9, 1846 – March 16, 1846 William Crump: Democratic March 16, 1846 – May 1, 1846 William H. Bourland: Democratic May 1, 1846 – May 11, 1846 Stephen W ...
Anita Lee Blair, first blind woman elected to a state legislature; Jack Brooks, U.S. Representative (1953–1995) Dolph Briscoe, Governor of Texas (1973–1979) Frank Kell Cahoon, Midland County oilman and representative from 1965 to 1969; only Republican member in 1965 legislative session; Joaquin Castro, U.S. Representative (2013–present)
The bill passed the Texas Senate with bipartisan support but was blocked from advancing in the House by a committee chair, Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, after the CCP spearheaded a campaign ...
At start of the 87th Legislative session, over 53 bills restricting access to voting had been introduced in Texas. [10] Ultimately, SB 1 would become the dominant bill for reforming elections. The bill saw significant pushback from progressive groups, including the ACLU of Texas which opposed the bill's passage. [11]