Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist Update: Court Allows Texas Redistricting Maps https://www.oag.state.tx.us/oagNews/release.php?id=4519 On Friday September 6th, a San Antonio Federal Court made a ruling that there was no substantial basis to block the use of the 2013 redistricting maps. They also ruled that the district maps most recently drafted by the Legislature would be be accepted […]
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 83rd Legislative Session Update: HR 5
Mike Toomey 83rd Legislative Session Update: HR 5 House Resolution No. 5 recognizes that January 25th of 2014 is the 175th anniversary of the adoption of the state’s beloved “Lone Star” flag. The bill opts to officially recognize this anniversary and to deem the date fitting for the official record. The current flag was adopted […]
Michael Toomey Texas Legislative Update: HR 2607
Michael Toomey Texas Legislative Update: HR 2607 House Resolution No. 2607 designates April 1st of 2013 as “Charles Slough Day”. Charles Morgan “Chuck” Slough was a citizen of Waco who worked for years to raise funds and make plans for the construction of a playground in Waco for special needs children. Mr. Slough passed away […]