What does your Texas Drought look like? As drought conditions persist across the state, Texas State Representative Ed Thompson announced the start of the “What Does your Texas drought look like?” statewide photo campaign. This campaign invites all Texans to contribute their photos of the effects of the on-going drought to a public group website. “This […]
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investments
Mike Toomey Lobbyist Update: Gov. Perry Announces TETF Investments Governor Rick Perry has just announced the awards from the TEFT (Texas Emerging Technology Fund). This announcement was made to two young and growing companies that are developing new water purification technologies. HydroLogic Industries Inc. received $340,000 for their development of a water purification system that […]
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist Update: Governor Perry Calls for Third Special Session
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist Update: Governor Perry Calls for Third Special Session On July 30th 2013, Governor Rick Perry called back lawmakers for a special third session. The special session was called to discuss the funding of various transportation infrastructure projects. Specifically, they’re talking about the severe highway congestion that is plaguing central Texas. There […]
Mike Toomey Legislative Update: HB 87
Mike Toomey Legislative Update: HB 87 House Bill No. 87 addresses the expansion of medicaid eligibility in various state counties. The bill details adjustments to be made following the passing of the Affordable Care Act. This would allow counties to request a waiver of the plan to expand the categories of persons eligible to receive […]
Mike Toomey Political Update: SB 21 Signed into Law
Mike Toomey Political Update: SB 21 Signed into Law On Friday June 14th 2013, Rick Perry signed Senate Bill No. 21. The bill requires mandatory drug testing for all possible recipients of unemployment compensation/benefits. This drug testing applies only to those who would would be attempting to find employment in workplaces where drug testing is […]
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