Let's start with the bills passed today, at least as of 2:25pm.
No word yet on whether these will be vetoed by the governor,
- Click here for the list.
A few worth noting:
- HB 1382: Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for the purpose of observing religious holy days.
- HB 1455: Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
- HB 1575: Relating to improving health outcomes for pregnant women under Medicaid and certain other public benefits programs.
- HB 1745: Relating to vicarious liability of a transportation network company for acts of a driver using the company's digital network.
- HB 3390: Relating to the provision of information regarding distributed generation and certain electrical loads.
- HB 4018: Relating to the use of Parks and Wildlife Department land for carbon sequestration or similar ecosystem services projects.
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What's going on today on the floor of the Texas House and Senate:
- The House Calendar for 5/16/23.
- The Senate Calendar for 5/16/23.
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Media Links:
- House waters down some of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities, adding to late-session uncertainty.
- Gov. Abbott threatens special session if Texas lawmakers don't deliver on school vouchers.
- House advances bill that could provide billions of dollars for new water projects and fixing aging infrastructure.
