Staff Report Over 600 new laws signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott go into effect today in Texas. The new laws passed during the 87th Legislative Session include a bill limiting abortions, constitutional carry legislation and penalties on defunding police departments. "The 87th Legislative Session w...

By Sahar Chmais One day prior to a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott, the governor’s office released the agenda items. Democrats are not satisfied with the direction of the agenda. “Instead of real issues that impact the lives of everyday Texans, Governor Abbott is once again prioritizing d...

By Sahar Chmais Felony and misdemeanor cases have been piling up for about 1.5 years, and it could take one year to go through these cases, said Criminal District Attorney Wes Mau. A Texas House Bill could help with the backlog, but it will not take effect until Sept. 1, 2022. “Because Hays is one o...

By Sahar Chmais In a rare occurrence, Hays County Commissioners were in sync on a decision opposing the language of a bill that would affect groundwater conservation rules in Hays County. Constituents have sent letters to County Judge Ruben Becerra and commissioners Lon Shell, Walt Smith and Debbie ...

Gov. Greg Abbott declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item for this legislative session. Abbott is calling on the legislature to investigate ERCOT in order to prevent power outages on the same scale that Texans have recently experienced. “The Electric...

By Sahar Chmais There is no doubt that this year’s 87th Legislative Session looks nothing like years prior. Yet, that did not deter Senator Judith Zaffirini, representing Senate District 21, from pre-filing 42 bills centered around medical and educational needs. “This session will be unlike any othe...

By Megan WehringTexa HAYS CISD — With the 87th Legislative Session quickly approaching next month, the Hays CISD Board of Trustees adopted a list of priorities they hope will be considered.  Ranking on the top of the list is to attract and retain professionals. The district supports keeping the Texa...