happy monday #txlege pic.twitter.com/HxGf7iYFVQ
— Laura Gorsky (@lauragorsky) March 29, 2021
The Lege is holding many hearings on various bills this morning, and there's a lot of play-by-play under the hashtag.
“It’s a proxy for them having lost the bathroom war”#txlege https://t.co/jJYuYZN1xo
— Jessica Shortall🧂🥴 (@jessicashortall) March 29, 2021
The bills would allow people to carry loaded handguns in public without a background check or any safety training https://t.co/aa7ypXXgxi
— FOX 7 Austin (@fox7austin) March 27, 2021
“This bill is uniquely worse than 6-week bans filed in other states because it also opens the door up for frivolous and harassing lawsuits against doctors and anyone who helps patients access care." –Avow Political Director @CarolineDuble #txlege https://t.co/AY7R0EsiWN
— Avow – Unapologetic Abortion Advocacy (@avowtexas) March 29, 2021
#ThisWeek #TXWomensHealth #txlege
— MeandMyOBG #SaveTexasMoms (@MeAndMyOBG) March 29, 2021
-> TUE: Human Services Committee agenda: https://t.co/0EGPDSSMHZ
-> WED: Public Health Committee agenda: https://t.co/oE4iiYujEr
-> WED: Health & Human Services Committee agenda: https://t.co/Xit9qFmxl0 pic.twitter.com/1qSjY8e06c
In the News: "Ware Wendell is with Texas Watch, a non-profit consumer safety group. Wendell explains they believe House Bill 19 is bad for all of us who share the road with big rigs and commercial vehicles." #txlege #TruckingDanger @KPRC2 @KPRC2BillShttps://t.co/cma5OjkLHS
— Texas Watch (@TexasWatch) March 29, 2021
The bill, if approved, would reduce and cap the cost of copays for insulin at $50 in Texas. https://t.co/WUbPzonnLA
— KENS 5 (@KENS5) March 26, 2021
The Dallas Observer warns of the threat to voters with disabilities in the Legislature's vote suppression bills. Ballot Access News reports that state Rep. Phil King's HB1848 would allow the governor, lieutenant governor, and House speaker to change the date of the 2022 primaries, in case census data needed for redistricting is too late for the state to hold its regularly-scheduled March primary. They could choose a date as late as July 1, 2022.
Moving the (primary elections) to a later date would have big consequences for ballot access petitioning in 2022. Petitions for independent candidates and new parties can’t begin until after the primary.
Texas can “get it right” when it comes to redistricting – even before census data is available – by holding public hearings and listening to people.
— Texas Standard (@TexasStandard) March 27, 2021
If the state doesn’t, he says Texas' political map may be up to the courts to decide – again. https://t.co/AzS117e5YP
Here's some background information on getting involved in the process of redrawing the state's political maps: https://t.co/GH32xTmCGC #TXlege https://t.co/QlQZifvdr9
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) March 29, 2021
If you’re like me & feeling overwhelmed by all the ridiculous things we’re having to fight in the #txlege right now, this newsletter is a big help. It has actions on:
— nikki sumrow (@nikki_sumrow) March 29, 2021
-guns at polls
-abortion rights
-transgender rights
-voting rights
-AAPI protections
-plus more
Check it out. https://t.co/wl2T3h6uHu
Here's an interesting take on how the Texas 87th Regular Legislative Session is unfolding. #txlege #publicpolicy #politics #utilities #elections #texashttps://t.co/fzaLJTbx2a
— PLCTexas (@PLC_Texas) March 29, 2021
Lots and lots more for tomrrow morning, including updates to the above, some criminal justice news, and more Republicans behaving badly, but today -- tonight, this is the evening update -- let's relish the mockery of Ted Cruz's latest stunts at the border.
Ted Cruz being heckled by plants at Four Seasons Landscaping pic.twitter.com/oUe8m1If03
— Renee Libby 🇺🇸 (@ReneeAlida) March 26, 2021
Navy SEAL recruits Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee prepare to take on the human trafficking cartels. From @therecount pic.twitter.com/CC3A5YpBrc
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) March 26, 2021
My unit was tight. There was Lt. Cruz, a bad ass from Texas. Guy could carry a roll-on suitcase through a crowded airport, without a care in the world. There was Corporal Graham, a party boy from South Carolina. Knew how to make a mint julep using just rations and his own urine. pic.twitter.com/V5DF0wy5fK
— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) March 26, 2021
