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 […]
Guidelines to Ethical Lobbying
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 […]
Texas Best Lobby News: Gov. Perry Calls for Special Election
Texas Best Lobby News: Gov. Perry Calls for Special Election Governor Rick Perry has declared that there will be a special election held in State House District 50 during the November 5th general election. Early voting this year begins on October 21st. The special election will be to decide on a State Representative who will […]
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Rick Perry Issues Drought Proclamation
Texas Best Lobbyist News: Rick Perry Issues Drought Proclamation On Monday June 17th, Rick Perry issued a proclamation renewing the state drought emergency. Texas has been in a recognized drought almost constantly since the initial drought emergency proclamation of July 5th of 2011. Drastic and consistent low rainfall and record high temperatures have pushed the […]
