We recently took a look at the 12 bills that passed during the recent Special Session of the Texas Legislature. Here's a sample of some of the big items that didn't pass:
Special Session Wrap-Up, Part II: Here's What Didn't Pass
Special Session Wrap-Up: Here's What Passed
Real Property Tax Reform Equals School Finance Reform
Rep. Howard recently wrote an Op-Ed making the point that any real property tax reform requires real school finance reform. To further illustrate that point, she's pulled together a handy infographic.
Capital Tonight Interview on the Budget
On Monday, Rep. Howard appeared on Capital Tonight to discuss the differing House and Senate proposals for the state budget.
Team Howard Weekly Round-Up - 01.30.2017
This week's Capitol update discusses Rep. Howard's HB 941, which would establish a pilot program to distribute Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives in public schools. Also mentioned are the upcoming State of the State address, Muslim Day at the Capitol on that same date, and a potential avenue for the Lt. Governor to implement a private school voucher program which would divert money away from public education.