SD 11 SREC: District 129 Weekly Newsletter.

The 87th Session is coming to a close but the House is staying busy through the end! On Thursday we officially passed SB1, the budget, more information on that below. Also this week, House Bill 1927, Constitutional Carry, was sent to the Governor's desk. To watch us anytime we are in session, click here!

This week my House Bill 738, which relates to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services, passed the legislature and is on its way to the Governor's Desk. Also, SB 1160, creating the Gulf Coast Protection District, is being sent to Conference Committee. To track the movement of those bills, please visit the Texas Legislature Online.

God Bless,

Dennis Paul

State Updates

Texas House Schedule for Next Week

The House will convene Saturday May 29th at 11 AM, Sunday May 30th AM, and Monday May 31 at 10:00 AM. (Last day of session!!!!)

Movement of my Bills This Week

House Bill 738, which relates to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services, has passed the legislature and is on its way to the Governor's Desk.

Senate Bill 1160 is being sent to Conference Committee for finalization of amendments.

Senate Bill 1

The 2022-2023 biennium budget has officially passed and is being sent to the Governor's desk. This is a constitutional requirement that must be completed each legislative session.

House Bill 1927 Update

House Bill 1927 passed its Conference Committee this week and will be sent to the Governor's desk. With the passage of this bill, it will allow for Constitutional Carry in the state of Texas.

ERCOT Reform

Senate Bill 2 and 3 passed the legislature this week. These will reform ERCOT and PUC. Both bills provide improvements to the PUC board, as well as accountability at ERCOT while providing oversight of weatherization efforts.

Procedures for visiting your Capitol

Building Public Hours

Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM

Closed Saturday and Sunday for building cleaning

Public Health Precautions

The public may only enter via the north door of the Capitol.

COVID-19 testing is highly recommended and easily accessible on the north plaza at no expense. No personal data will be collected.

Public visitor capacity limits will be observed and social distancing required in all public areas at all times.

All deliveries must be left at the loading dock. No delivery personnel are allowed beyond the loading dock or to enter through the public entrance.

No public tours or groups or sponsored event space will be available.

The Capitol Grounds, Capitol Visitors Center, Bullock Museum and Texas State Cemetery are open to the public.

The Capitol Grounds are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Capitol Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please click here for Museum hours:

https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/plan-your-visit

If you plan to visit the Capitol in Austin, here are some maps and guides for your reference: https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/maps/maps.htm l

How to Track Legislation

To track legislation you can visit the Texas Legislature Online. You can do this by visiting https://capitol.texas.gov/ Once there you can create a saved search for all my bills, go to https://capitol.texas.gov/MnuMyTLO.aspx . If you've never set up an account here before, go to "Login" and click "New User" to set up your account. Once you are set up and get logged in, click on "MyTLO", then "Search", then "Bill Search". In the "Author" box pull-down menu select "Paul (H-A3090)". Hit the gray "Search" button on the top-right and you will see the bills I've filed this session which already have been assigned bill numbers. We have quite a few bills still being drafted, so you'll see more entries soon. Now go to the top-right and select "Save Search" and give this search a name, like "2021 Dennis Paul bills". From now on, when you come in to "MyTLO" you go to "Saved Searches". Click "Run" on your "2021 Dennis Paul Bills" and it will give you a current list of all my bills this session.