Windy
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January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
House session continues.
February 2, 2025
Gov. Abbott delivers the State of the State Address.
Expected to announce "emergency" legislative items.
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lawmakers can begin deliberating on Governor’s "emergency" items (30th day of session)
House session continues.
February 2, 2025
Gov. Abbott delivers the State of the State Address.
Expected to announce "emergency" legislative items.
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lawmakers can begin deliberating on Governor’s "emergency" items (30th day of session)
January 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
House session continues.
February 2, 2025
Gov. Abbott delivers the State of the State Address.
Expected to announce "emergency" legislative items.
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lawmakers can begin deliberating on Governor’s "emergency" items (30th day of session)
House session continues.
February 2, 2025
Gov. Abbott delivers the State of the State Address.
Expected to announce "emergency" legislative items.
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Lawmakers can begin deliberating on Governor’s "emergency" items (30th day of session)
Senate:
Gavels in at 11 am.
Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on #SB1, the proposed FY2026-27 state budget.
Senate Education K-16 Committee hears #SB2, the #SchoolChoice/ESA bill.
Gavels in at 11 am.
Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on #SB1, the proposed FY2026-27 state budget.
Senate Education K-16 Committee hears #SB2, the #SchoolChoice/ESA bill.
January 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Senate:
Gavels in at 11 am.
Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on #SB1, the proposed FY2026-27 state budget.
Senate Education K-16 Committee hears #SB2, the #SchoolChoice/ESA bill.
Gavels in at 11 am.
Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on #SB1, the proposed FY2026-27 state budget.
Senate Education K-16 Committee hears #SB2, the #SchoolChoice/ESA bill.
January 27, 2025 (Monday)
House gavels in at 4 pm.
January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
House:
Session resumes.
HR3 (housekeeping resolution) expected to be considered.
Committee requests from House lawmakers due to the Speaker's office.
House gavels in at 4 pm.
January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
House:
Session resumes.
HR3 (housekeeping resolution) expected to be considered.
Committee requests from House lawmakers due to the Speaker's office.
January 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
January 27, 2025 (Monday)
House gavels in at 4 pm.
January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
House:
Session resumes.
HR3 (housekeeping resolution) expected to be considered.
Committee requests from House lawmakers due to the Speaker's office.
House gavels in at 4 pm.
January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
House:
Session resumes.
HR3 (housekeeping resolution) expected to be considered.
Committee requests from House lawmakers due to the Speaker's office.
HB 1549 - prohibits the sale of sex toys outside of a sexually oriented business......
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
Texas Legislature Online - 89(R) History for HB 1549
capitol.texas.gov
December 9, 2024 at 4:40 PM
HB 1549 - prohibits the sale of sex toys outside of a sexually oriented business......
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
In 2023, Texas's population of 30.5 million included 17.6 million residents born in the state. Another 5.8 million, or 19%, were foreign-born, while the remaining 23% hailed from other U.S. states, with California, Louisiana, and Illinois leading as top places of origin.
November 25, 2024 at 6:29 PM
In 2023, Texas's population of 30.5 million included 17.6 million residents born in the state. Another 5.8 million, or 19%, were foreign-born, while the remaining 23% hailed from other U.S. states, with California, Louisiana, and Illinois leading as top places of origin.
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An Alaska village sinking in ocean bc climate change still has residents. Officials forgot to set up voting there.
This woman flew there on a small plane last minute to set up vote-by-fax. Here, she is radioing village to bring their ballots.
(Great story—read to end: boltsmag.org/alaska-measu...)
This woman flew there on a small plane last minute to set up vote-by-fax. Here, she is radioing village to bring their ballots.
(Great story—read to end: boltsmag.org/alaska-measu...)
November 23, 2024 at 6:41 PM
An Alaska village sinking in ocean bc climate change still has residents. Officials forgot to set up voting there.
This woman flew there on a small plane last minute to set up vote-by-fax. Here, she is radioing village to bring their ballots.
(Great story—read to end: boltsmag.org/alaska-measu...)
This woman flew there on a small plane last minute to set up vote-by-fax. Here, she is radioing village to bring their ballots.
(Great story—read to end: boltsmag.org/alaska-measu...)
In Texas, a non-expansion state, adults working full-time at minimum wage ($12,688 annually) are ineligible for Medicaid, as the state's Medicaid eligibility limit for parents is only 16% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and childless adults are not covered.
November 21, 2024 at 6:47 PM
In Texas, a non-expansion state, adults working full-time at minimum wage ($12,688 annually) are ineligible for Medicaid, as the state's Medicaid eligibility limit for parents is only 16% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and childless adults are not covered.
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Contrary to the pre-election rhetoric: The latest data for 2023 continue to show that nearly 2 in 3 Medicaid enrollees work, and most of the rest have a disability, are caring for family members, or are attending school. #facts www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
Research Note: Most Medicaid Enrollees Work, Refuting Proposals to Condition Medicaid on Unnecessary Work Requirements | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The latest data for 2023 continue to show that nearly 2 in 3 Medicaid enrollees work, and most of the rest have a disability, are caring for family members, or are attending school.
www.cbpp.org
November 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Contrary to the pre-election rhetoric: The latest data for 2023 continue to show that nearly 2 in 3 Medicaid enrollees work, and most of the rest have a disability, are caring for family members, or are attending school. #facts www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
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They love to attack Medicaid without knowing the facts.
Medicaid is essential for filling the gaps - providing insurance to patients who don’t qualify in other ways.
One important population is PREGNANT WOMEN — over 40% of whom rely on this benefit for natal care:
Medicaid is essential for filling the gaps - providing insurance to patients who don’t qualify in other ways.
One important population is PREGNANT WOMEN — over 40% of whom rely on this benefit for natal care:
November 19, 2024 at 1:10 PM
They love to attack Medicaid without knowing the facts.
Medicaid is essential for filling the gaps - providing insurance to patients who don’t qualify in other ways.
One important population is PREGNANT WOMEN — over 40% of whom rely on this benefit for natal care:
Medicaid is essential for filling the gaps - providing insurance to patients who don’t qualify in other ways.
One important population is PREGNANT WOMEN — over 40% of whom rely on this benefit for natal care:
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With Medicaid facing severe threats next year, I will be periodically posting facts about the program which demonstrate the many critical roles that Medicaid plays.
Medicaid covers 62% of all nursing home residents. #healthpolicy
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Medicaid covers 62% of all nursing home residents. #healthpolicy
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
November 18, 2024 at 6:21 PM
With Medicaid facing severe threats next year, I will be periodically posting facts about the program which demonstrate the many critical roles that Medicaid plays.
Medicaid covers 62% of all nursing home residents. #healthpolicy
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Medicaid covers 62% of all nursing home residents. #healthpolicy
www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
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Medicaid Facts: people who live in rural areas/small towns disproportionately rely on Medicaid compared to those living in metropolitan counties.
Medicaid covered 47% of rural children and 40% of children living in urban areas in 2020-2021. #healthpolicy
ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/08/17/m...
Medicaid covered 47% of rural children and 40% of children living in urban areas in 2020-2021. #healthpolicy
ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/08/17/m...
November 19, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Medicaid Facts: people who live in rural areas/small towns disproportionately rely on Medicaid compared to those living in metropolitan counties.
Medicaid covered 47% of rural children and 40% of children living in urban areas in 2020-2021. #healthpolicy
ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/08/17/m...
Medicaid covered 47% of rural children and 40% of children living in urban areas in 2020-2021. #healthpolicy
ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/08/17/m...
The pup got a haircut and went from full fluff to skinny rat! Still a freeloader!
November 16, 2024 at 11:00 PM
The pup got a haircut and went from full fluff to skinny rat! Still a freeloader!
Hb 931, would legalize Covenant marriage and only allow divorces if both parties agree, and only after they have attended at least five hours of counseling from clergy or a licensed mental health professional.
November 13, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Hb 931, would legalize Covenant marriage and only allow divorces if both parties agree, and only after they have attended at least five hours of counseling from clergy or a licensed mental health professional.
HB 174, by Gonzalez, would prohibit a childcare facility from denying services to a disabled child based on concerns other than safety. #txlege
November 12, 2024 at 2:56 PM
HB 174, by Gonzalez, would prohibit a childcare facility from denying services to a disabled child based on concerns other than safety. #txlege
HB 193, by Walle would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour
November 12, 2024 at 2:52 PM
HB 193, by Walle would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour
HB 171 - establishes a baseline duration for court-ordered treatment in a facility for individuals with chemical dependency.
November 12, 2024 at 2:35 PM
HB 171 - establishes a baseline duration for court-ordered treatment in a facility for individuals with chemical dependency.
Texas A&M saw African American enrollment rise from 3.15% to 3.75%, while Hispanic enrollment dropped by 1%. Applications are up, but acceptance and enrollment need improvement. #txlege senate committee on higher education
November 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Texas A&M saw African American enrollment rise from 3.15% to 3.75%, while Hispanic enrollment dropped by 1%. Applications are up, but acceptance and enrollment need improvement. #txlege senate committee on higher education