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January 29, 2025 (Wednesday) House session continues. February 2, 2025 Gov. Abbott delivers the State of the State Address. Expected to announce "emergency" legislative items. February 12, 2025 (Wednesday) Lawmakers can begin deliberating on Governor’s "emergency" items (30th day of session)

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Senate: Gavels in at 11 am. Senate Finance Committee begins hearings on #SB1, the proposed FY2026-27 state budget. Senate Education K-16 Committee hears #SB2, the #SchoolChoice/ESA bill.

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January 27, 2025 (Monday) House gavels in at 4 pm. January 28, 2025 (Tuesday) House: Session resumes. HR3 (housekeeping resolution) expected to be considered. Committee requests from House lawmakers due to the Speaker's office.

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HB 1549 - prohibits the sale of sex toys outside of a sexually oriented business...... capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...

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In 2023, Texas's population of 30.5 million included 17.6 million residents born in the state. Another 5.8 million, or 19%, were foreign-born, while the remaining 23% hailed from other U.S. states, with California, Louisiana, and Illinois leading as top places of origin.

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An Alaska village sinking in ocean bc climate change still has residents. Officials forgot to set up voting there. This woman flew there on a small plane last minute to set up vote-by-fax. Here, she is radioing village to bring their ballots. (Great story—read to end: boltsmag.org/alaska-measu...)

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In Texas, a non-expansion state, adults working full-time at minimum wage ($12,688 annually) are ineligible for Medicaid, as the state's Medicaid eligibility limit for parents is only 16% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and childless adults are not covered.

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Medicaid Facts

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Contrary to the pre-election rhetoric: The latest data for 2023 continue to show that nearly 2 in 3 Medicaid enrollees work, and most of the rest have a disability, are caring for family members, or are attending school. #facts www.cbpp.org/research/hea...

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They love to attack Medicaid without knowing the facts. Medicaid is essential for filling the gaps - providing insurance to patients who don’t qualify in other ways. One important population is PREGNANT WOMEN — over 40% of whom rely on this benefit for natal care:

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With Medicaid facing severe threats next year, I will be periodically posting facts about the program which demonstrate the many critical roles that Medicaid plays. Medicaid covers 62% of all nursing home residents. #healthpolicy www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

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Medicaid Facts: people who live in rural areas/small towns disproportionately rely on Medicaid compared to those living in metropolitan counties. Medicaid covered 47% of rural children and 40% of children living in urban areas in 2020-2021. #healthpolicy ccf.georgetown.edu/2023/08/17/m...

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The pup got a haircut and went from full fluff to skinny rat! Still a freeloader!

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Hb 732, would ban the annulment of marriage "on the grounds of impotency #txlege

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Hb 931, would legalize Covenant marriage and only allow divorces if both parties agree, and only after they have attended at least five hours of counseling from clergy or a licensed mental health professional.

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HB 174, by Gonzalez, would prohibit a childcare facility from denying services to a disabled child based on concerns other than safety. #txlege

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HB 170, by Guillen, would eliminate civil liability for someone who threatens to use justified force. #txlege

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HB 165, by Vasut, would eliminate property taxes. #txlege

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HB 162, by Cain would prohibit enforcement of red flag laws and extreme risk protection orders. #txlege

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HB 160, by Wilson, would eliminate in-state tuition for anyone without legal status in the US. #txlege

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HB 193, by Walle would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour

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HB 197, by Bucy - would expand Medicaid #txlege

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HB 186 by Patterson, would prohibit children under 18 from having social media accounts #txlege

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HB 171 - establishes a baseline duration for court-ordered treatment in a facility for individuals with chemical dependency.

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Texas A&M saw African American enrollment rise from 3.15% to 3.75%, while Hispanic enrollment dropped by 1%. Applications are up, but acceptance and enrollment need improvement. #txlege senate committee on higher education

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I made it here finally.

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