La Palabra de Dios Dice

Isaías 25:1-9 Jehová, tú eres mi Dios; te exaltaré, alabaré tu nombre, porque has hecho maravillas; tus consejos antiguos son verdad y firmeza. Porque convertiste la ciudad en montón, la ciudad fortificada en ruina; el alcázar de los extraños para que no sea ciudad, ni nunca jamás sea reedificado.

7-13-23 Pfluger Leads Congressional Delegation Trip to Latin America to Investigate Threats to U.S. National Security

Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “I was proud to lead a bipartisan delegation of members on an official visit to LatinAmerica—Brazil, Colombia, and Panama—to examine the very real threats to U.S. national security stemming from these regions.

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

Dan Patrick

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement July 17, 2023, on the upcoming impeachment trial of Warren Kenneth Paxton, Jr.: “I have received numerous questions on the upcoming impeachment trial. On June 21, the Senate passed rules of impeachment 25-3.

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters

Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, theAustinAmerican-Statesman reported.

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Constitutional Minute

Bob Hilliard - Buffalo, Texas wethepeoplehandbook@gmail.com www.buildingblocksforliberty.org Constitutional Minute #21 The very idea of amendments - Part 2 of 3 Be very careful what you wish for regarding amendments.

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above 100 degrees over much of the state.

HPU names Dr. Jonathan Kraemer to director of bands position

Howard Payne University has recently announced Dr. Jonathan Kraemer will serve as director of bands. His 15 years of experience includes directing bands in Texas public schools, instructing in HPU’s summer Band Leadership Camp and teaching private music lessons.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen.