Texas Weekly
September 17, 2024
1. Gov. Abbott ramps up border security efforts
Governor Abbott last week highlighted Texas’ collaborative efforts with the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard to secure the southern border and combat transnational criminal activity through Operation Lone Star, and pushed back on a recent action from the federal government...
2. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issues second round of interim charges
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a second set of interim charges for Senate committees to study in preparation for the 89th Legislature.
Why it matters: These charges will guide Senate committees as they prepare policy recommendations and reports ahead of the next legislative session, ensuring the Senate can address key issues effectively. Patrick aims to ensure the priorities of the conservative majority of Texans are accomplished.
Details: Interim charges are based on issues suggested by the 31 Senators for possible interim hearings. The new charges include...
3. 3 new Reps join the race for House speaker
Last week and over the weekend, an additional 3 state representatives threw their name into the hat for the race for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Plus more headlines from last week, what’s on our calendars, and be sure to make it to the end for this week’s Texas history fact!
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