Author Archives: rvarney

25 May
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Update on TRS Board Bill — Going to the Governor

HB 2120 Passes Senate Now Awaits Governor’s Decision HB 2120 passed the Senate unanimously on Tuesday, May 24. The bill, which would allow the designated higher education retiree position on the TRS Board of Trustees to be open to any member ...

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23 May
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Action Alert — Second Chance for HB 3542

Another Chance for HB 3542! Good News on Budget Negotiations for TRS-Care Participants The Texas House should take up SB 1581, the “school finance” bill, tonight. This bill is being prepped for several possible amendments. One amendment that will be ...

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23 May
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UPDATE – SB 1581 Falls to Point of Order

SB 1581 Dies on Procedural Issue The bill that was earlier thought to be a vehicle for an amendment by Representative Larry Gonzales has died on a procedural ruling known as a “Point of Order” by Representative Yvonne Davis (D-Dallas). ...

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