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Texas Best Lobbyist News: Special Session FAQ

August 30, 2020 by admin

Must the governor wait 20 days after the session before he or she calls a special session? No. Our constitution (Art.4, secion 8(a)) does not put such time limitations on the governor. The governor may, “in extraordinary circumstances” convene our legislature in Austin or in a different place. In other words, the governor can call […]

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Lobbying in Texas: All About the Special Session

July 24, 2020 by admin

Does the Governor have to wait twenty days after the end of the regular session before calling a special session? No. Texas Constitution, Article 4, section 8(a) does not place time limits on the Governor’s power to convene a special session. The Constitution states that “The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature at the seat […]

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Guidelines to Ethical Lobbying

July 19, 2020 by admin

No one knows who the first lobbyist was, but there is no doubt that lobbying is an essential part of a free government and has been around since the beginnings of our nation. After all, lobbying is nothing more than talking to a politician in an attempt to persuade him or her to a point […]

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Texas Best Lobbyist News: Texas Candy Company Adapts

June 20, 2020 by admin

Atkinson Candy Company has been around here in Texas for 85 years and is perhaps best known for its famous Chick-O-Stick bars, found in stores nationwide. But the company, like all U.S. candy companies, is facing a challenge moving into this century as sugar prices have been on the rise. Atkinson pays double what foreign […]

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Texas Best Lobbying News: Senate Eliminates Straight Ticket Voting

June 9, 2017 by admin

The Texas Senate has approved a bill eliminating straight ticket voting in the 85th legislative session with the bill to take effect in 2020. The vote was 21-10 in favor to prohibit voters from simply marking a ballot by party. This approval was over Democratic objections. Texas one was of only ten states that allowed […]

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Texas Best Lobbying News: Election Update – May 28, 2014

May 30, 2014 by admin

After a flurry of campaign commercials and (mostly negative) mail pieces, the primary run-off has come and gone. With the Election Day occurring on the Tuesday following the Memorial Day holiday (May 27), turnout was predictably low. Thunderstorms occurring across the state likely lowered turnout further. This election cycle pit Republican vs. Republican in a […]

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Red State Women announces female leadership panel to discuss the future of Texas

May 8, 2014 by admin

Austin, TX – Red State Women is proud to announce our first panel discussion “Texas Women: a story of pride, independence and self-reliance.” The May 20th luncheon will feature a panel discussion with Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick, Texas Workforce Commissioner Hope Andrade, Sen. Donna Campbell and Rep. Linda Harper-Brown regarding our state’s economy, education, energy, […]

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An Army Wife’s Sacrifice to Protect our Freedoms

April 23, 2014 by admin

Have you seen Red State Women’s latest video? It’s their third installment in a series of videos telling the stories of Texas women. Kristyn Weaver is an army wife. She is proud of her husband, her country, and his service. You really don’t want to miss this video. Read her story <a href=”http://www.redstatewomen.com/posts/an-army-wife-s-sacrifice-to-protect-our-freedoms” target=”_blank”>here</a>. See […]

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Tort Reform News: FRIVOLOUS SUITS HURT BUSINESS

April 15, 2014 by admin

Tort Reform News: FRIVOLOUS SUITS HURT BUSINESS The following is a digest of an article originally appearing at the Texans for Lawsuit Reform website. The Texas Lobby Group is posting this summary as a public service for Texans interested in tort reform. it is well known that owning a small business is not easy to […]

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New GOP PAC targeting women in Texas

March 14, 2014 by admin

Red State Women, a PAC targeting women voters in Texas launched on Wednesday. RedStateWomen.com From the Politico exclusive: RedState Women went live online Wednesday morning, after officials provided an exclusive first look to POLITICO. The organization will offer web-based videos featuring both elected officials and voters that are designed to show that Democrats don’t have a monopoly […]

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