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 […]
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 […]
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist Update: HBJ 11
Mike Toomey Texas Lobbyist Update: HBJ 11 House Joint Resolution No. 11 would amend the present state constitution by placing a limit on the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on lubricants and motor fuels, and further specified federal government revenue. This proposed amendment will be submitted to state voters in time […]
Mike Toomey 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 3276
Mike Toomey 83rd Legislative Session Update: HB 3276 http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/html/HB03276F.htm House Bill No. 3276 will make it mandatory for insurance companies to provide coverage for the screening of autism spectrum disorders in children 18 to 24 months old. This requires all state insurance Health Benefit Plans to include coverage for children who are diagnosed until the […]