Texas Senate News

School choice special session begins The 88th Legislature began its third special session Monday, with Governor Greg Abbott calling lawmakers back into Austin to consider the issue of legislation that will permit the diversion of some public funds to private schools.

Pfluger on Hamas’ Heinous Attack on Israel

Today, October 8th, House Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to Hamas’ heinous attack on Israel. “The Iran-backed Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel are horrific and barbaric.

Commissioner’s Court met Sept. 26th

The Commissioners’ Court meeting on September 26th was opened in prayer and the pledges to the American and Texas flags. Before the agenda items, Commissioner McGregor informed the Court about a bridge in Cherokee that needs some repair.

Senate Resolution 2 unanimously adopted - We Stand with Israel!

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today, October 9, 2023, following the unanimous adoption of Senate Resolution 2 by Sen. Phil King, R- Weatherford: “Today, the Texas Senate sent a clear message that Texas unequivocally stands with Israel.

Constitutional Minute

Constitutional Minute #23 Wanted: Critical reading skills (again) We have been told for ages that the President is permitted to make a “recess” appointment of someone whose nomination has already been blocked by the Senate (Article II, Sec.

Special session to begin on Oct. 9

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on October 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice,” but is more widely known as vouchers.

Students continue to withdraw from Texas Public Schools to homeschool at record highs

According to the most recent data released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in an open records request to the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), Texas experienced 29,765 withdrawals from public school to homeschool between grade 7-12 in the 2021-2022 school year.

Texas Insurance Tips

Hail damage? Tips to file an insurance claim Did hail or strong winds damage your home or car? If you have wind and hail coverage on your home policy or comprehensive coverage on your auto policy, your insurance company should pay for your hail damage. File a claim as soon as you can.

City-wide Fall Cleanup

Please join Keep San Saba Beautiful and the City of San Saba for our City-wide Fall Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Groups and individuals will work to clean up littered areas and leave us with a clean city!

93% retailer compliance rate

A statewide series of inspections by agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission found that 93% of retailers successfully prevented the sale of alcohol to minors during the busy back-to-school season.