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The 88th Texas Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 10th and concluded on Monday, May 29th
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Multiple special sessions have been announced by Gov. Abbott. This is your opporunity to influence lawmakers in Texas! Our weekly newsletter features critical action alerts- don’t miss the call to action:
Priorities
Protect Elections Eliminate machines, clean voter rolls, restore felony penalities
Secure the Border Declare an invasion, stop taxpayer funding to illegal aliens, interstate compact for border security
Ban Child Gender Modification Stop medical and psychological abuse
Stop Sexualizing Kids Repeal the obscenity exemption
Ban Democrat Chairs Stop giving the ability to stifle Republican priorities to the opposing party
Abolish Abortion in Texas Ban over the counter abortion drugs
Defend Gun Rights Eliminate gun-free zones
Protect Parental Rights Money follows the child with NO GOVERNMENT STRINGS attached
Sensible Transportation Defend citizens from encroachment and eminent domain abuse
Property Tax Relief Eliminate the taxes that never stop, even after you own your home
Vaccine Choice Protect informed consent, medical privacy, and exemptions
TEXIT Restore a constitutional republic and protect the rights of Texans
Legislature Videos
The Ins & Outs of Texas Legislative Sessions
In a quick crash course
How is the Texas Speaker of the House selected?
You might be surprised!
How to find a legislative report
And what to do with it
Legislature Resources
The 14 constitutional amendments from the 88th Session explained
Scam, sketchy, or maybe OK- you decide!
Second-largest property tax relief in Texas history
Texas Republican files Biden-like land grab bill
Creation of the Texas Land and Water Conservation Fund would take $2 Billion from the Rainy Day Fund to create a slush fund for land trusts to buy conservation easements on private property
Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom
What did taxpayers get from the 88th Legislature on transportation?
What is a special session in Texas?
Texas Scorecard explains the rules and what to expect
Expanding the Homestead Exemption does not offer meaningful property tax relief
Learn why the use of the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes has provided little actual relief
Lt Gov Dan Patrick calls for full audit of House proceedings in Ken Paxton impeachment aftermath
The process was indefensible, wasn’t following the rules of evidence, and their accusations were based on triple hearsay
EXPLAINER: The Basics of How to Engage with the Legislature
Key points to know when beginning the process of engaging with the Texas State Legislative Process
Capitol Resources
Legislature News
Action Alert: Urge Senators to pass HJR 146 (Right to Use Currency of Choice)
Weekly Legislative Update from Guest Jill Glover: 04/17/2023
This information comes from Jill Glover, Chair,Republican Party of TexasLegislative Priorities Committee. We have inserted our Quick Action links so that you can make your voice heard on border security bills and election integrity bills! Update | Progress to Protect...
FTP Focus 4 Second Amendment Rights Leader, Mike Belsick, testifies at the Capitol
Mike consistently lives out his advice that the best way to influence legislators is to show up to committee in person and testify. He also offers carpooling and mentorship to anyone who wants to ride along to Austin!
Weekly Legislative Update from FTP President, Matt Long: 04/10/2023
No Senate bills on my radar are being heard this week. All The House Committees are in full swing. I will not list all the bills just the committees and topics that are part of the RPT Priorities Tuesday: Public Education – School Choice and Parental rights...
Rep. Ellen Troxclair’s Statement on Supporting HB 727 to limit the death penalty
"As a pro-life Christian, I oppose the death penalty.Heinous crimes deserve harsh punishment, but my faith, and the facts about wrongful convictions, orient my compass towards life." State Representative Ellen Troxclair | HD-19
Weekly Legislative Update from FTP President, Matt Long: 03/22/2023
This week features analysis of Rep. Ellen Troxclair's activity in the 88th Texas Legislative Session Rep. Ellen Troxclair Primary Author of 36 bills Joint Authored 24 bills I have been looking at every bill Ellen Troxclair has Authored or Joint Authored most of the...
Weekly Legislative Update from FTP President, Matt Long: 03/18/2023
Texas 88th Legislative update for March 18, 2023 This session Matt is focusing on the priorities of The Republican Party of Texas established during the State Convention of 2022. There are currently just over 110 bills, in The House and Senate, that address the eight...
Weekly Legislative Update from Guest Writer Lisa Bellamy, Llano Tea Party President: 3/10/2023
March 10th is the deadline for legislators to introduce bills and joint resolutions for the regular session which is scheduled to end on May 29th. After the first 60 calendar days of a regular session, any bill or joint resolution, except local bills, emergency...
Weekly Legislative Update from FTP President, Matt Long: 03/6/2023
The Texas 88th Legislative Session is just starting to move along. Most committees meeting the week of March 6 are taking invited testimony only and many are doing no more than organizational or housekeeping items. NOW is the time to get engaged at The Capitol before...
Weekly Legislative Update from FTP President, Matt Long: 02/24/2023
The 88th Legislative session is getting off to a slow start. For several weeks in a row our House leadership has passed a vote to take a 5 day weekend. Please remember that when you are told that they did not have enough time to pass YOUR bill. The Senate is moving...