https://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/en-usA weekly civic-accountability podcast on the Texas Legislature — an archive of the 89th Legislature's 2025 sessions (school finance, vouchers, property tax, the power grid, redistricting) plus interim committee hearings shaping the 2027 agenda. Generated from real Texas Legislature Online bill histories and hearing notices.muni_notesA weekly civic-accountability podcast on the Texas Legislature — an archive of the 89th Legislature's 2025 sessions (school finance, vouchers, property tax, the power grid, redistricting) plus interim committee hearings shaping the 2027 agenda. Generated from real Texas Legislature Online bill histories and hearing notices.falsemuni_notesnoreply@example.comhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2026-07-06_to_2026-07-12.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2026-07-06_to_2026-07-12.mp3This is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of July sixth, twenty twenty-six. The Legislature is between sessions right now. Lawmakers adjourned last year, and the ninetieth Legislature doesn't convene until January of twenty twenty-seven, so no bills are moving. What happens instead is interim work: standing committees hold hearings on the questions leadership has told them to study, and those studies become next year's bills. This week's most consequential item is a two-day set of hearings by… This episode covers: • [8/10] House Land & Resource Management: Housing Affordability and Local Rules • [6/10] House Land & Resource Management: Municipal Utility DistrictsThis is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of July sixth, twenty twenty-six. The Legislature is between sessions right now. Lawmakers adjourned last year, and the ninetieth Legislature doesn't convene until January of twenty twenty-seven, so no bills are moving. What happens instead is interim work: standing committees hold hearings on the questions leadership has told them to study, and those studies become next year's bills. This week's most consequential item is a two-day set of hearings by… This episode covers: • [8/10] House Land & Resource Management: Housing Affordability and Local Rules • [6/10] House Land & Resource Management: Municipal Utility DistrictsSat, 11 Jul 2026 22:02:08 +00007:18falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2026-06-29_to_2026-07-05.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2026-06-29_to_2026-07-05.mp3This is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of June twenty-ninth, twenty twenty-six. The Legislature is between sessions right now. Lawmakers adjourned in twenty twenty-five, and the ninetieth Legislature won't convene until January of twenty twenty-seven. But the work hasn't stopped. During the interim, standing committees hold hearings on what are called interim charges — the specific questions legislative leaders assign each committee to study — and those studies become the blueprint for nex… This episode covers: • [8/10] House Land & Resource Management — housing affordability and zoning • [6/10] House Land & Resource Management — municipal utility districtsThis is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of June twenty-ninth, twenty twenty-six. The Legislature is between sessions right now. Lawmakers adjourned in twenty twenty-five, and the ninetieth Legislature won't convene until January of twenty twenty-seven. But the work hasn't stopped. During the interim, standing committees hold hearings on what are called interim charges — the specific questions legislative leaders assign each committee to study — and those studies become the blueprint for nex… This episode covers: • [8/10] House Land & Resource Management — housing affordability and zoning • [6/10] House Land & Resource Management — municipal utility districtsSun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +00007:08falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2026-06-22_to_2026-06-28.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2026-06-22_to_2026-06-28.mp3This is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of June twenty-second, two thousand twenty-six. A reminder up front: the Legislature is between sessions. Lawmakers adjourned in two thousand twenty-five, and the ninetieth Legislature won't convene until January of two thousand twenty-seven. So no bills are moving right now. What's happening instead is interim work — standing committees holding hearings on the questions, called interim charges, that legislative leaders have assigned them to study. Th… This episode covers: • [9/10] House Natural Resources — water funding and data center water use • [7/10] House Intergovernmental Affairs — mental health, homelessness, foster youth • [8/10] House Land and Resource Management — housing affordability • [6/10] House Land and Resource Management — municipal utility districtsThis is Texas Legislature Notes for the week of June twenty-second, two thousand twenty-six. A reminder up front: the Legislature is between sessions. Lawmakers adjourned in two thousand twenty-five, and the ninetieth Legislature won't convene until January of two thousand twenty-seven. So no bills are moving right now. What's happening instead is interim work — standing committees holding hearings on the questions, called interim charges, that legislative leaders have assigned them to study. Th… This episode covers: • [9/10] House Natural Resources — water funding and data center water use • [7/10] House Intergovernmental Affairs — mental health, homelessness, foster youth • [8/10] House Land and Resource Management — housing affordability • [6/10] House Land and Resource Management — municipal utility districtsSun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +000010:55falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2026-06-15_to_2026-06-21.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2026-06-15_to_2026-06-21.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. I am your narrator. We are currently in the interim, the period between regular legislative sessions. The 89th Legislature has adjourned, and the 90th Legislature will not convene until January 2027. During this time, lawmakers are not voting on bills. Instead, they are holding interim hearings across the state to study specific policy questions—or interim charges—assigned by leadership. These hearings are where the agenda for the next session is crafted. Toda… This episode covers: • [5/10] House Natural Resources Committee Hearing • [4/10] House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee HearingWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. I am your narrator. We are currently in the interim, the period between regular legislative sessions. The 89th Legislature has adjourned, and the 90th Legislature will not convene until January 2027. During this time, lawmakers are not voting on bills. Instead, they are holding interim hearings across the state to study specific policy questions—or interim charges—assigned by leadership. These hearings are where the agenda for the next session is crafted. Toda… This episode covers: • [5/10] House Natural Resources Committee Hearing • [4/10] House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee HearingSun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +00008:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-09-01_to_2025-09-07.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-09-01_to_2025-09-07.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature moved through a flurry of activity as several major policy initiatives reached the Governor's desk. We will cover the final passage of the Women's Privacy Act, significant shifts in medication abortion access, and new emergency preparedness legislation for the state. This episode covers:Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature moved through a flurry of activity as several major policy initiatives reached the Governor's desk. We will cover the final passage of the Women's Privacy Act, significant shifts in medication abortion access, and new emergency preparedness legislation for the state. This episode covers:Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +000012:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-08-25_to_2025-08-31.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-08-25_to_2025-08-31.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the final legislative actions of the 89th session. We track the passage of the Women's Privacy Act, major changes to congressional district maps, and the implementation of state-level oversight for local law enforcement funding. These measures represent a significant shift in state-local relations and civil rights policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] The Women's Privacy Act • [9/10] Congressional Redistricting • [8/10] Law Enforcement Funding OversightWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the final legislative actions of the 89th session. We track the passage of the Women's Privacy Act, major changes to congressional district maps, and the implementation of state-level oversight for local law enforcement funding. These measures represent a significant shift in state-local relations and civil rights policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] The Women's Privacy Act • [9/10] Congressional Redistricting • [8/10] Law Enforcement Funding OversightSun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +000011:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-08-18_to_2025-08-24.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-08-18_to_2025-08-24.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive for the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we cover a consequential stretch of the special session, highlighted by the passage of a new congressional map and the signing into law of the Women's Privacy Act. We also track critical debates over local property tax reform and state oversight of election prosecutions. This episode covers: • Weekly Legislative RollupWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive for the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we cover a consequential stretch of the special session, highlighted by the passage of a new congressional map and the signing into law of the Women's Privacy Act. We also track critical debates over local property tax reform and state oversight of election prosecutions. This episode covers: • Weekly Legislative RollupSun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-08-11_to_2025-08-17.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-08-11_to_2025-08-17.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major developments in the 89th legislative session, including significant movement on controversial civil rights legislation, the redrawing of congressional boundaries, and emergency supplemental funding for disaster relief. This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 8: The Women's Privacy Act • [10/10] Senate Bill 4: Congressional Redistricting • [7/10] Senate Bill 5: Disaster Relief AppropriationsWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major developments in the 89th legislative session, including significant movement on controversial civil rights legislation, the redrawing of congressional boundaries, and emergency supplemental funding for disaster relief. This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 8: The Women's Privacy Act • [10/10] Senate Bill 4: Congressional Redistricting • [7/10] Senate Bill 5: Disaster Relief AppropriationsSun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-08-04_to_2025-08-10.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-08-04_to_2025-08-10.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant movement on the Senate floor regarding facility access policies, while both chambers advanced critical disaster preparedness measures. We will also recap the rapid progression of school accountability and property tax legislation as the session navigates its current phase. This episode covers: • [8/10] Senate Bill 7: Facility Access Legislation • [7/10] Senate Bill 9: Property Tax Rate AdjustmentsWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant movement on the Senate floor regarding facility access policies, while both chambers advanced critical disaster preparedness measures. We will also recap the rapid progression of school accountability and property tax legislation as the session navigates its current phase. This episode covers: • [8/10] Senate Bill 7: Facility Access Legislation • [7/10] Senate Bill 9: Property Tax Rate AdjustmentsSun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-07-28_to_2025-08-03.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-07-28_to_2025-08-03.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw heightened activity regarding state oversight of local government and electoral administration. We are tracking significant movement on Senate bills affecting the Attorney General’s prosecutorial reach and restrictions on municipal lobbying, alongside new committee developments regarding Congressional redistricting. This archive recaps the legislative movement from July 28 through August 3, 2025. This episode covers: • [7/10] Prosecutorial Authority for Election Offenses • [6/10] Lobbying Restrictions for Political Subdivisions • [10/10] Congressional Redistricting Update • [7/10] Regulation of Consumable Hemp ProductsWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw heightened activity regarding state oversight of local government and electoral administration. We are tracking significant movement on Senate bills affecting the Attorney General’s prosecutorial reach and restrictions on municipal lobbying, alongside new committee developments regarding Congressional redistricting. This archive recaps the legislative movement from July 28 through August 3, 2025. This episode covers: • [7/10] Prosecutorial Authority for Election Offenses • [6/10] Lobbying Restrictions for Political Subdivisions • [10/10] Congressional Redistricting Update • [7/10] Regulation of Consumable Hemp ProductsSun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-07-21_to_2025-07-27.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-07-21_to_2025-07-27.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we review the legislative action during the week of July 21, 2025. The Senate State Affairs committee was particularly active, moving forward with significant legislation regarding election law oversight, the regulation of hemp-derived products, and the limitation of lobbyist spending by local governments. We also saw a flurry of filings focused on disaster preparedness and infrastructure safety. This episode covers: • [7/10] Senate Bill 11: Election Law Enforcement • [7/10] Senate Bill 5: Hemp Product Regulation • [6/10] Senate Bill 12: Local Government LobbyingWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we review the legislative action during the week of July 21, 2025. The Senate State Affairs committee was particularly active, moving forward with significant legislation regarding election law oversight, the regulation of hemp-derived products, and the limitation of lobbyist spending by local governments. We also saw a flurry of filings focused on disaster preparedness and infrastructure safety. This episode covers: • [7/10] Senate Bill 11: Election Law Enforcement • [7/10] Senate Bill 5: Hemp Product Regulation • [6/10] Senate Bill 12: Local Government LobbyingSun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +00007:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-07-14_to_2025-07-20.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-07-14_to_2025-07-20.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This is your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we review the filing of several pieces of legislation aimed at updating how Texas handles disaster preparedness and local government communications. Following the legislative calendar for the week of July 14, 2025, we saw the introduction of measures focusing on small business relief and modernized emergency alert systems. This episode covers: • [4/10] Disaster Recovery Loans for Small BusinessesWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This is your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we review the filing of several pieces of legislation aimed at updating how Texas handles disaster preparedness and local government communications. Following the legislative calendar for the week of July 14, 2025, we saw the introduction of measures focusing on small business relief and modernized emergency alert systems. This episode covers: • [4/10] Disaster Recovery Loans for Small BusinessesSun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +00006:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-06-16_to_2025-06-22.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-06-16_to_2025-06-22.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the final actions of the 89th Texas Legislature as Governor Abbott concludes his review of bills passed during the session. We are highlighting the signing of the state budget, major education reforms, and critical shifts in criminal justice and healthcare law. This episode covers: • [9/10] General Appropriations Act • [8/10] Medical Exception to Abortion Law • [8/10] Hemp and Cannabinoid RegulationWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the final actions of the 89th Texas Legislature as Governor Abbott concludes his review of bills passed during the session. We are highlighting the signing of the state budget, major education reforms, and critical shifts in criminal justice and healthcare law. This episode covers: • [9/10] General Appropriations Act • [8/10] Medical Exception to Abortion Law • [8/10] Hemp and Cannabinoid RegulationSun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +000015:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-06-09_to_2025-06-15.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-06-09_to_2025-06-15.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final legislative maneuvers of the eighty-ninth session, specifically focusing on the state's budget and significant tax relief measures. As we look back at the week of June ninth, twenty-twenty-five, the Capitol saw key legislative packages reach the Governor's desk for signature, effectively closing the book on critical fiscal policy for the upcoming biennium.Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final legislative maneuvers of the eighty-ninth session, specifically focusing on the state's budget and significant tax relief measures. As we look back at the week of June ninth, twenty-twenty-five, the Capitol saw key legislative packages reach the Governor's desk for signature, effectively closing the book on critical fiscal policy for the upcoming biennium.Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +00007:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-06-02_to_2025-06-08.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-06-02_to_2025-06-08.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we review the legislative activity from June second through June eighth, 2025. This was a final stretch for the 89th Texas Legislature, as major education policy, budget appropriations, and border-security measures moved to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. This episode covers: • [8/10] Parental Rights and Curriculum Restrictions • [9/10] The General Appropriations Bill • [7/10] Local Immigration Enforcement via ICE AgreementsWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we review the legislative activity from June second through June eighth, 2025. This was a final stretch for the 89th Texas Legislature, as major education policy, budget appropriations, and border-security measures moved to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. This episode covers: • [8/10] Parental Rights and Curriculum Restrictions • [9/10] The General Appropriations Bill • [7/10] Local Immigration Enforcement via ICE AgreementsSun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-05-26_to_2025-06-01.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-05-26_to_2025-06-01.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. As the 89th Texas Legislature reached its final days, lawmakers pushed through a flurry of high-stakes legislation. This week, we saw the final passage of the state’s massive two-year budget, significant shifts in criminal justice and bail policy, and a conclusion to intense debates over education and reproductive health. Let’s look at the actions that defined the end of the 2025 session. This episode covers:Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. As the 89th Texas Legislature reached its final days, lawmakers pushed through a flurry of high-stakes legislation. This week, we saw the final passage of the state’s massive two-year budget, significant shifts in criminal justice and bail policy, and a conclusion to intense debates over education and reproductive health. Let’s look at the actions that defined the end of the 2025 session. This episode covers:Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +000013:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-05-19_to_2025-05-25.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-05-19_to_2025-05-25.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant movement on foundational education and criminal justice policy, with several high-profile bills clearing their final hurdles to become law, while others met a veto or stalling points in committee. This episode covers: • [8/10] SB 12: Parental Rights in Public Education • [8/10] SB 3: Hemp Product Regulation • [6/10] SB 10: Ten Commandments Display • [8/10] SB 4: Homestead Exemption IncreaseWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant movement on foundational education and criminal justice policy, with several high-profile bills clearing their final hurdles to become law, while others met a veto or stalling points in committee. This episode covers: • [8/10] SB 12: Parental Rights in Public Education • [8/10] SB 3: Hemp Product Regulation • [6/10] SB 10: Ten Commandments Display • [8/10] SB 4: Homestead Exemption IncreaseSun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-05-12_to_2025-05-18.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-05-12_to_2025-05-18.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final legislative push of the 89th session, highlighting major shifts in education policy, criminal justice reform, and the state's approach to health and reproductive care. This episode covers: • [7/10] Data Standards for Biological Sex • [8/10] Abortion Exception Standards • [7/10] Prohibition of Public Funds for BailWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final legislative push of the 89th session, highlighting major shifts in education policy, criminal justice reform, and the state's approach to health and reproductive care. This episode covers: • [7/10] Data Standards for Biological Sex • [8/10] Abortion Exception Standards • [7/10] Prohibition of Public Funds for BailSun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-05-05_to_2025-05-11.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-05-05_to_2025-05-11.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature moved several high-profile measures through the chamber, including major updates to state property tax exemptions and new regulations on foreign property ownership. We are also tracking movement on physician-judgment standards for abortion and new restrictions on municipal bail funds. This episode covers: • [8/10] School Property Tax Relief • [7/10] Foreign Real Property Restrictions • [8/10] Physician-Judgment Exception • [7/10] Public Bail FundingWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature moved several high-profile measures through the chamber, including major updates to state property tax exemptions and new regulations on foreign property ownership. We are also tracking movement on physician-judgment standards for abortion and new restrictions on municipal bail funds. This episode covers: • [8/10] School Property Tax Relief • [7/10] Foreign Real Property Restrictions • [8/10] Physician-Judgment Exception • [7/10] Public Bail FundingSun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-04-28_to_2025-05-04.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-04-28_to_2025-05-04.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw major movement on education funding and reproductive health policy. We’ll cover the enactment of the state's new education savings account program, a significant adjustment to medical exceptions for abortion, and the conclusion of the hemp regulation debate. This episode covers: • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Medical Exceptions for Abortion • [9/10] Public School Accountability • [8/10] Hemp and Cannabinoid RegulationWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw major movement on education funding and reproductive health policy. We’ll cover the enactment of the state's new education savings account program, a significant adjustment to medical exceptions for abortion, and the conclusion of the hemp regulation debate. This episode covers: • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Medical Exceptions for Abortion • [9/10] Public School Accountability • [8/10] Hemp and Cannabinoid RegulationSun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-04-21_to_2025-04-27.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-04-21_to_2025-04-27.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature saw the conclusion of major education-funding and regulatory-reform initiatives. We track the final passage of Senate Bill 2, the enactment of new regulatory standards, and a significant shift in state abortion-procedure policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Agency Deference • [8/10] Abortion Procedure Physician-Judgment ExceptionWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature saw the conclusion of major education-funding and regulatory-reform initiatives. We track the final passage of Senate Bill 2, the enactment of new regulatory standards, and a significant shift in state abortion-procedure policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Agency Deference • [8/10] Abortion Procedure Physician-Judgment ExceptionSun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-04-14_to_2025-04-20.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-04-14_to_2025-04-20.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature reached a critical juncture with the passage of monumental education and budget legislation. From the final approval of landmark education savings accounts to the appointment of a conference committee on the state budget, the chamber saw intense debate and significant movement on policies that will reshape Texas for years to come. This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 2: Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] House Bill 2: Public Education and Finance • [9/10] Senate Bill 1: General Appropriations BillWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Legislature reached a critical juncture with the passage of monumental education and budget legislation. From the final approval of landmark education savings accounts to the appointment of a conference committee on the state budget, the chamber saw intense debate and significant movement on policies that will reshape Texas for years to come. This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 2: Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] House Bill 2: Public Education and Finance • [9/10] Senate Bill 1: General Appropriations BillSun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-04-07_to_2025-04-13.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-04-07_to_2025-04-13.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final stages of the biennium budget, the formalization of education savings accounts, and key updates to physician-judgment exceptions within state abortion law. These moves define the landscape of the 89th Legislature as the session reaches its critical juncture. This episode covers: • [9/10] General Appropriations Bill • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Abortion Exception for Medical JudgmentWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final stages of the biennium budget, the formalization of education savings accounts, and key updates to physician-judgment exceptions within state abortion law. These moves define the landscape of the 89th Legislature as the session reaches its critical juncture. This episode covers: • [9/10] General Appropriations Bill • [9/10] Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Abortion Exception for Medical JudgmentSun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +000011:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-03-31_to_2025-04-06.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-03-31_to_2025-04-06.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week in the 89th Legislature, the session saw major progress on high-stakes education policy, border enforcement, and the state budget. Lawmakers moved forward on the education savings account program and finalized significant updates to agency oversight and regulatory procedure. We will cover the most consequential votes from the Capitol this week. This episode covers: • [9/10] Establishment of Education Savings Accounts • [7/10] Authorization of 287(g) Agreements • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Agency RulemakingWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week in the 89th Legislature, the session saw major progress on high-stakes education policy, border enforcement, and the state budget. Lawmakers moved forward on the education savings account program and finalized significant updates to agency oversight and regulatory procedure. We will cover the most consequential votes from the Capitol this week. This episode covers: • [9/10] Establishment of Education Savings Accounts • [7/10] Authorization of 287(g) Agreements • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Agency RulemakingSun, 06 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-03-24_to_2025-03-30.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-03-24_to_2025-03-30.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major legislative movement during the 2025 session, including the passage of the General Appropriations Bill, new regulatory reforms, and developments in criminal justice and healthcare policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] The General Appropriations Bill • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act • [8/10] Physician-Judgment Abortion ExceptionWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major legislative movement during the 2025 session, including the passage of the General Appropriations Bill, new regulatory reforms, and developments in criminal justice and healthcare policy. This episode covers: • [9/10] The General Appropriations Bill • [9/10] Regulatory Reform and Efficiency Act • [8/10] Physician-Judgment Abortion ExceptionSun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-03-17_to_2025-03-23.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-03-17_to_2025-03-23.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major developments from the 89th Texas Legislature for the period of March 17th through March 23rd, 2025. This was a high-intensity week focused on education, parental rights, and a significant veto concerning the state's hemp market. This episode covers:Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine major developments from the 89th Texas Legislature for the period of March 17th through March 23rd, 2025. This was a high-intensity week focused on education, parental rights, and a significant veto concerning the state's hemp market. This episode covers:Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-03-10_to_2025-03-16.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-03-10_to_2025-03-16.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we track significant movement on the Governor's desk and within the Senate as the 89th Legislature tackles regulatory reform, education policy, and the state's budget process. We will cover the final passage of key measures affecting state agency rule-making and medical exceptions for abortion, as well as the ongoing debate over education savings accounts. This episode covers: • Additional Legislative ActionsWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we track significant movement on the Governor's desk and within the Senate as the 89th Legislature tackles regulatory reform, education policy, and the state's budget process. We will cover the final passage of key measures affecting state agency rule-making and medical exceptions for abortion, as well as the ongoing debate over education savings accounts. This episode covers: • Additional Legislative ActionsSun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-03-03_to_2025-03-09.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-03-03_to_2025-03-09.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the progress of the 89th Texas Legislature during the period of March 3rd through March 9th, 2025. This week was defined by high-stakes activity surrounding education policy and the formalization of new regulatory frameworks. We will look at the advancement of legislation regarding religious displays in schools, the introduction of sweeping changes to administrative law, and the ongoing debate over constitutional amendments affecting the… This episode covers: • [9/10] Reforming Administrative Law: Senate Bill 14 • [7/10] Religion in Public Education: Senate Bills 10 and 11Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the progress of the 89th Texas Legislature during the period of March 3rd through March 9th, 2025. This week was defined by high-stakes activity surrounding education policy and the formalization of new regulatory frameworks. We will look at the advancement of legislation regarding religious displays in schools, the introduction of sweeping changes to administrative law, and the ongoing debate over constitutional amendments affecting the… This episode covers: • [9/10] Reforming Administrative Law: Senate Bill 14 • [7/10] Religion in Public Education: Senate Bills 10 and 11Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-02-24_to_2025-03-02.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-02-24_to_2025-03-02.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant developments in education policy as the session enters a high-intensity phase. Major legislation regarding school choice and parental rights moved through the chamber, while other foundational bills regarding accountability and state standards were referred to committee. This episode covers: • [9/10] The Establishment of Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Teacher Compensation and Foundation School Program Reform • [8/10] Parental Rights and Curriculum TransparencyWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes, your weekly archive of the 89th Texas Legislature. This week, we saw significant developments in education policy as the session enters a high-intensity phase. Major legislation regarding school choice and parental rights moved through the chamber, while other foundational bills regarding accountability and state standards were referred to committee. This episode covers: • [9/10] The Establishment of Education Savings Accounts • [8/10] Teacher Compensation and Foundation School Program Reform • [8/10] Parental Rights and Curriculum TransparencySun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-02-17_to_2025-02-23.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-02-17_to_2025-02-23.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final disposition of several high-stakes criminal justice and education bills during the 89th Texas Legislature. We cover the signing of major bail legislation, the status of school accountability reforms, and the fallout from the Governor's veto on hemp regulation. This episode covers: • [8/10] Senate Bill 9: Bail Reform and Pretrial Detention • [7/10] Senate Bill 40: Prohibition of Publicly Funded Bail • [8/10] Senate Bill 3: Hemp Product Regulation VetoWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the final disposition of several high-stakes criminal justice and education bills during the 89th Texas Legislature. We cover the signing of major bail legislation, the status of school accountability reforms, and the fallout from the Governor's veto on hemp regulation. This episode covers: • [8/10] Senate Bill 9: Bail Reform and Pretrial Detention • [7/10] Senate Bill 40: Prohibition of Publicly Funded Bail • [8/10] Senate Bill 3: Hemp Product Regulation VetoSun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +000011:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-02-10_to_2025-02-16.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-02-10_to_2025-02-16.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw major movement on school property tax relief and a significant overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, specifically regarding bail and pretrial procedures. We also track the ongoing budget deliberations and new, high-stakes debates over public school governance. Here is your archive of what changed this week. This episode covers:Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, the 89th Texas Legislature saw major movement on school property tax relief and a significant overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, specifically regarding bail and pretrial procedures. We also track the ongoing budget deliberations and new, high-stakes debates over public school governance. Here is your archive of what changed this week. This episode covers:Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +000011:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-02-03_to_2025-02-09.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-02-03_to_2025-02-09.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we are looking back at the period of February 3rd through February 9th, 2025, during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. This week saw major movement on education funding policy and the initial filing and referral of significant criminal justice legislation. We will break down the passage of a major education savings account program and provide updates on the ongoing state budget process. This episode covers:Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we are looking back at the period of February 3rd through February 9th, 2025, during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. This week saw major movement on education funding policy and the initial filing and referral of significant criminal justice legislation. We will break down the passage of a major education savings account program and provide updates on the ongoing state budget process. This episode covers:Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +000011:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-01-27_to_2025-02-02.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-01-27_to_2025-02-02.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the 89th Texas Legislature for the period of January 27 through February 2, 2025. The session saw significant movement on the chamber's top priorities, including the passage of education savings account legislation and intense, ongoing deliberations on the state budget. We will also touch on several newly filed constitutional amendments affecting everything from gun rights to the state's executive authority. This episode covers: • Legislative Rollup: Filing and Committee ActivityWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we cover the 89th Texas Legislature for the period of January 27 through February 2, 2025. The session saw significant movement on the chamber's top priorities, including the passage of education savings account legislation and intense, ongoing deliberations on the state budget. We will also touch on several newly filed constitutional amendments affecting everything from gun rights to the state's executive authority. This episode covers: • Legislative Rollup: Filing and Committee ActivitySun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-01-20_to_2025-01-26.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-01-20_to_2025-01-26.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, as the 89th Legislature moves into its rhythm, we are tracking significant filings and committee referrals that set the stage for the session. The spotlight this week is firmly on the state budget and the establishment of new education savings accounts, both of which have now been formally introduced and referred to their respective committees. We will also touch on a flurry of constitutional amendment proposals that seek to fundamentally reshape ho… This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 2: Establishing Education Savings Accounts • [9/10] Senate Bill 1: General Appropriations BillWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, as the 89th Legislature moves into its rhythm, we are tracking significant filings and committee referrals that set the stage for the session. The spotlight this week is firmly on the state budget and the establishment of new education savings accounts, both of which have now been formally introduced and referred to their respective committees. We will also touch on a flurry of constitutional amendment proposals that seek to fundamentally reshape ho… This episode covers: • [9/10] Senate Bill 2: Establishing Education Savings Accounts • [9/10] Senate Bill 1: General Appropriations BillSun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +00007:00falsehttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/tx_week_2025-01-13_to_2025-01-19.htmlhttps://champqmmr.com/muni_notes/texas_legislature/audio/tx_week_2025-01-13_to_2025-01-19.mp3Welcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the early legislative activity from January 13th through January 19th, 2025. We will focus on significant constitutional amendment filings concerning property tax relief and parental rights, as well as final action on housing finance legislation. These filings mark the early maneuvering of the 89th Legislative Session as members position their priorities for the months ahead. This episode covers: • [9/10] Property Tax Appraisal Caps • [8/10] Pretrial Bail Reform • [7/10] Parental Rights LegislationWelcome to Texas Legislature Notes. This week, we examine the early legislative activity from January 13th through January 19th, 2025. We will focus on significant constitutional amendment filings concerning property tax relief and parental rights, as well as final action on housing finance legislation. These filings mark the early maneuvering of the 89th Legislative Session as members position their priorities for the months ahead. This episode covers: • [9/10] Property Tax Appraisal Caps • [8/10] Pretrial Bail Reform • [7/10] Parental Rights LegislationSun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +000010:00false