San Antonio Express-News & Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Lawmakers and witnesses before a Senate hearing Tuesday dismissed as quixotic Sen. Donna Campbell’s bill to protect the Alamo in San Antonio from United Nations control. Campbell, R-New Braunfels, said she is concerned that the historic Texas shrine could fall under U.N. control despite evidence that there is … Continue reading Bill to protect Alamo from UN finds little support
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Marijuana bills could be debated in Legislature
San Antonio Express-News & Houston Chronicle By Nicole Cobler and Madlin Mekelburg AUSTIN — Following the liberalization of marijuana laws in other states, Texas lawmakers backed by advocates for decriminalization have filed bills that would lessen penalities for possession of pot to that of a traffic ticket. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, has filed a … Continue reading Marijuana bills could be debated in Legislature
Galindo says inexperience can benefit him in the Capitol
San Antonio Express-News AUSTIN — Before the House gavels in each day, freshman Rep. Rick Galindo moves across the floor to shake as many representatives’ hands as he can. A political novice, Galindo, 33, is in his first elected office and his first session as a legislator. “Part of the reason I’m doing this is … Continue reading Galindo says inexperience can benefit him in the Capitol
Senator remembers the Alamo by filing legislation to protect it
San Antonio Express-News & Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Despite evidence to the contrary, state Sen. Donna Campbell is ringing the alarm that the Alamo could be at risk of falling under the control of the United Nations and has filed a bill to protect the shrine. Campbell, R-New Braunfels, filed Senate Bill 191 to ban foreign … Continue reading Senator remembers the Alamo by filing legislation to protect it
Lawmaker hopes to decrease police brutality
San Antonio Express-News AUSTIN — With racial tension rising following the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, Texas lawmakers have filed legislation to make police actions more transparent in this state. Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, said he filed bills to pre-empt police brutality from occuring in Texas. “All I want to do is be transparent and know … Continue reading Lawmaker hopes to decrease police brutality
Lawmakers hope to cease public notices in print
San Antonio Express News & Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow governmental bodies to use the Internet to post required notices, a step away from the age-old practice of placing them in newspapers. A bill filed by Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, would allow governmental bodies to post notices of meetings. … Continue reading Lawmakers hope to cease public notices in print
E-waste bills plugged in again
San Antonio Express-News & Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Worried about safety hazards of electronic waste, Democratic legislators are recycling their legislation from last session that aims to curb disposal of computers and equipment. Rep. Mary González, D-El Paso, filed House Bill 87, which would require large computer retailers to accept recycling of their products. Another bill … Continue reading E-waste bills plugged in again
Adversity hasn’t stopped Rep. McClendon
San Antonio Express-News AUSTIN — For the first time in her 19 years as a representative, Ruth Jones McClendon last week had to navigate her way through an opening day of the legislative session at the state Capitol in a wheelchair. She brushed it off as an annoyance. “Nothing has really changed except my mobility,” … Continue reading Adversity hasn’t stopped Rep. McClendon
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