Tx Special Session-Day 18: Showdown on Planned Parenthood, Rainy Day Fund

As the week ends and we pass the half way point of the 30 days allowed for a Special Session, two unresolved issues we’re following closely...

Video Update on the Special Session

Video update on the Texas Special Session.  Important updates on Pro-Life legislation, Premarital education, and more. Please “Like” our Liberty Institute – Texas Facebook Page...

Chance to Defund Planned Parenthood Tomorrow

The Texas special session continues.  Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) contains pro-life provisions under which Planned Parenthood stands to lose at least $17 million per year...

Texas Special Session Update: Day 2-More Bills Filed, Congressional Redistricting Added to “Call”

Gov. Perry has added Congressional redistricting to the list of items to get done during this first Special Session, as expected.  See the propsed Solomons-Seliger (Plan...

Texas Legislative Session Ends, Special Session Begins

The 82nd Texas Legislative Session ended yesterday.  Victories include the Sonogram bill, the Choose Life license plate bill, a conservative balanced budget (that didn’t raise taxes,...

82nd Legislative Session Ends, Special Session Begins

Today marked the 140th and final day of the 82nd Texas Legislative Session. While important pieces of legislation have been passed this session, other important pieces...