State Senator Phil King | The Senate of Texas Official Website
State Senator Phil King | The Senate of Texas Official Website
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 28, which addresses concerns over alleged criminal activity within the Texas Lottery. Originally established in 1992 for local Texans to play and win, recent testimony suggests violations of legislative intent through organized crime. The bill mandates stricter enforcement by the Texas Lottery Commission and prohibits third-party couriers from purchasing lottery tickets on behalf of customers. Governor Abbott has called for an investigation by the Texas Rangers.
Senate Bill 707, known as the Texas Sovereignty Bill, has advanced through the Senate State Affairs Committee. The legislation aims to provide a process for challenging federal directives deemed unconstitutional by the state Legislature, adding to efforts led by Attorney General Paxton, who has filed over 100 lawsuits against federal actions.
In education news, Senate Bill 26 proposes a historic $4.3 billion teacher pay raise package that has cleared the Senate and is now headed to the House. It includes significant salary increases for teachers in both urban and rural districts and promises a direct pass-through salary increase from the state.
The Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute recently held its Black Tie and Boots Gala with over 800 attendees. The event aimed to promote conservative policies in government based on limited government principles.
At another event, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke at Parker County's Reagan Day Dinner about his vision for Texas' future while sharing anecdotes from his time as chairman of President Trump's campaign in Texas.
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