Recapping the Historic 86th Legislative Session
June 26, 2019Recapping the Historic 86th Legislative Session
Recapping the Historic 86th Legislative Session
Today, our Capitol Update summer series accompanies some breaking news. You may have heard Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick, and Speaker Bonnen’s joint announcement that Texas is deploying another 1,000 National Guard troops to our southern border.
The 86th Legislative Session wrapped up last week after 140 jam-packed days tackling a wide range of issues. Since a few key topics grabbed most of the headlines, we’d like to give you a more in-depth look at the results of the session.
KSAT: Lawmakers propose bills aimed at reimbursing peace officers for student loans
Bill to end ‘surprise medical billing’ moves forward
Lone Star Politics: Property Tax and School Finance Reform
Patient protection against surprise billing moves forward in Texas Senate
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CBS Austin: Lawmakers work to protect patients from medical bill disputes
KVUE: Bill filed that could help Texans with surprise medical bills