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News from the 88th legislative session

Sign up for our newsletter at communityimpact.com for daily updates throughout the session. SUBSCRIBE TODAY HIGHLIGHTS HOUSE BILL 32 In November, Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, representing District 98 in Tarrant County, led a bill related to property tax limitations. The bill discusses limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads. No other action has been taken. HOUSE BILL 1469 In January, Rep. Capriglione also led a bill related to personnel training requirements for nursing facilities. The bill also pertains to assisted living facilities that advertise as an Alzheimer’s care unit or memory care unit. HOUSE BILL 1658 In January, Capriglione authored a bill related to parental access to records regarding library materials checked out from public school libraries and instructional materials used in public schools. No other action has been taken.

Texas House re-elects Speaker Dade Phelan on rst day of legislative session

BY HANNAH NORTON

are routinely appointed to lead some House commit- tees, but a small group of Republican lawmakers— including Tinderholt, Sla- ton and Schatzline—want to end the practice. Phelan appointed Dem- ocrats to lead 13 of the 34 House committees in 2021 and has vowed to do the same in 2023, according to The Texas Tribune . Every House Democrat voted for Phelan. As speaker, Phelan has the authority to assign House members to com- mittees, appoint com- mittee leaders and more. He also presides over the chamber throughout the session and is required to sign all passed legislation.

Speaking before his colleagues, Phelan out- lined his priorities for the session. He called for a “family-focused House” that prioritizes what matters most to everyday Texans. Phelan emphasized a need for lasting property tax relief, which Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders have highlighted as a top concern. He also urged lawmakers to help more Texans gain access to quality and aordable health care. This includes ensuring new mothers have health cov- erage for 12 months after childbirth, Phelan said. In 2021, the Texas House voted to extend

Members of the Texas House of Representatives re-elected state Rep. Dade Phelan, RBeaumont, for a second term as speaker Jan. 10. Phelan beat state Rep. Tony Tinderholt, RArling- ton, to secure the chamber’s top leadership position. Phelan garnered 143 votes, while Tinderholt received three—one from himself, alongside Republican state Reps. Bryan Slaton of Royse City and Nate Schatzline of Tarrant County. In a statement, Schat- zline said he voted for Tin- derholt to “stand against the practice of nominating Democrat chairs.” Mem- bers of the minority party

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Medicaid coverage for one year postpartum, but the Senate cut it to six months. The six-month plan was not approved by the federal government, so low-income Texans currently have access to two months of coverage after childbirth. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Jan. 9 that lawmakers will have an unprecedented $188.2 billion—which includes a $32.7 billion surplus—as they create the state’s budget for 2024-25.

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