Today, Speaker Joe Straus issued interim charges to every standing committee in the Texas House of Representatives. The charges highlight some of the issues that the House will study and investigate to prepare for the next legislative session, which will begin in January 2015. Friday’s charges are based on requests and suggestions made by House […]
Lara Keel Lobbyist Update: Final Legislation Announcement
Lara Keel Lobbyist Update: Final Legislation Announcement On June 14th 2013, Rick Perry made an announcement on his final decisions on various pieces of legislation that passed in the 83rd session. Governor Perry also applauded some of the session’s major legislative changes, and the vigilant efforts to keep taxes down for citizens. These large scale […]
Lara Keel Legislative Update: HB 7
Lara Keel Legislative Update: HB 7 House Bill No. 7 was first filed on June 27th of 2013. The bill was authored by Representative Moody. As the bill has just been introduced, it has yet to see any motion towards being passed. If H.B. 7 is passed with a majority in the House and Senate, […]
Lara Keel Texas Legislative Update: HR 28
Lara Keel Texas Legislative Update: HR 28 House Resolution No. 28 plans to heavily increase regulation on illegal recreational/commercial fishing in local waters. Worldwide, illegal fishing creates massive economic losses of up to 23 billion dollars every year. The majority of this problem comes from foreign fleets that detract profit from United States commercial fishing. […]
Lara Keel 83rd Session Update: HB 12
Lara Keel 83rd Session Update: HB 12 House Bill No. 12 is a proposed state exemption from several current federal regulation(s) regarding firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition. The bill also lists and details various firearm related offense penalties. This bill draws from the tenth amendment, which demonstrates the importance of states right’s when federal policy/law […]