In the last days of the 85th Texas Legislative Session, the House and Senate were tasked with coming to an agreement on two “must pass” pieces of legislation: sunset bills reauthorizing the existence of state agencies, and the state budget for the 2018-2019 biennium. How
Senate Bill 4 on sanctuary cities This new ban on sanctuary cities would levy fines up to $25,500 a day for local entities that violate the law. Sheriffs and police chiefs can be charged with misdemeanors for refusing to comply with federal detainer requests. Elected and
On Tuesday, Feb 21st 2017 I had the pleasure of presenting my first resolution on the floor of the House of Representatives honoring the town of Buckholts for the excellent example they set over the past year, but to tell the full story I have