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 […]
Tort Reform News: FORD MOTOR CO. SUSPECTS IT WAS TARGET OF ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS’ MISCONDUCT
Tort Reform News: FORD MOTOR CO. SUSPECTS IT WAS TARGET OF ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS’ MISCONDUCT 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. Ford Motor Company would like to […]
Interim Charges for the Texas 83rd Legislative Session
Today, Speaker Joe Straus issued interim charges to every standing committee in the Texas House of Representatives. The charges highlight some of the issues that the House will study and investigate to prepare for the next legislative session, which will begin in January 2015. Friday’s charges are based on requests and suggestions made by House […]
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist News: Governor Perry’s Statement on Nelson Mandela
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist News: Governor Perry’s Statement on Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela’s courageous willingness to suffer and work for racial equality inspired the world and brought issues of equality and justice into a global conversation. We mourn his passing, remember his amazing leadership, and are committed to live according to his example. As the world […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News Update: Henderson County Sheriff Conducts Child Support Roundup
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News Update: Henderson County Sheriff Conducts Child Support Roundup Early in November 2013, multiple law enforcement officers in Henderson County arrested 10 parents living within the county who had failed to obey court orders requiring that they immediately pay their child support. This roundup began in October, and a total of 19 […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News: Statement by Gov. Perry on Veterans Day
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News: Statement by Gov. Perry on Veterans Day On Monday, November 11th Governor Rick Perry released a statement regarding Veteran’s Day. He made a point to mention that selflessness and bravery that our troops have exhibited in serving their country. He also drew attention to current efforts being made to help veterans […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News: Bond Election Results
Mike Toomey Lobbyist News: Bond Election Results The Texas Comptroller’s office has compiled a listing of bond election results from around the state. These results have been posted on a handy website. You can search for a county or municipality or bond itself. Election Date Entity Type County Prop Purpose Amount Status 11/2013 Pleasanton […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Texas Challenge to Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Texas Challenge to Greenhouse Gas Regulations Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has been speaking out against greenhouse gas regulations for a long time, afraid of the job cost and economic impact. Abbott issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced this morning that […]
Mike Toomey Texas Political News: Attorney General Seeks to Stop Sale of Online Private Customer Information
Mike Toomey Texas Political News: Attorney General Seeks to Stop Sale of Online Private Customer Information Due to privacy concerns, Attorney General Greg Abbott made a recent objection in federal bankruptcy court regarding the sale of online dating website True.com’s 43 million-member database. The web site is owned by True Beginnings, which is from Plano […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: Governor and First Lady to Take Economic Development Trip to London, Israel
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: Governor and First Lady to Take Economic Development Trip to London, Israel On Tuesday October 15th, Governor Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry traveled to London and Israel as guests of “Americans for Economic Freedom”. Governor Perry met abroad with government and business leaders and spoke at the Water Technology […]
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