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STATEMENT: THRC Welcomes Representative Ryan Guillen as Newest Member

Texas House Republican Caucus

Nov 15, 20211 min read

STATEMENT: THRC Welcomes Representative Ryan Guillen as Newest Member

Today, the Texas House Republican Caucus issued the following statement upon Representative Ryan Guillen announcing he will be switching...

RECAP: House Republicans Achieved Many Conservative Victories in Special Session

Texas House Republican Caucus

Sep 7, 20213 min read

RECAP: House Republicans Achieved Many Conservative Victories in Special Session

With the closure of the 2nd Called Special Session, we are reflecting on the incredible amount of accomplishments achieved.

UPDATE: Budget Items, Pro-Life, and More Pass the House

Texas House Republican Caucus

Sep 1, 20212 min read

UPDATE: Budget Items, Pro-Life, and More Pass the House

In the past few days, the Texas House passed several bills that Texans have waited several months for the Legislature to pass.

NEWS: 48 Texas Democrats Have Yet to Return Taxpayer Funded Per Diems from Vacation

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 31, 20212 min read

NEWS: 48 Texas Democrats Have Yet to Return Taxpayer Funded Per Diems from Vacation

THRC called on the 48 House Democrats who have yet to return the taxpayer money they collected while on vacation.

UPDATE: Texas House Approves Bail Reform, Border Security Funding, and More

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 31, 20212 min read

UPDATE: Texas House Approves Bail Reform, Border Security Funding, and More

Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed various policy issues prioritized by Governor Abbott in his special session call.

NEWS: THRC Statement on House Passage of Election Integrity Bill

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 27, 20211 min read

NEWS: THRC Statement on House Passage of Election Integrity Bill

THRC today released a statement following the passage of Senate Bill 1, the election integrity bill, in the House of Representatives.

BLOG: Texas House Passes Bills on Election Integrity and Property Tax Relief

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 27, 20211 min read

BLOG: Texas House Passes Bills on Election Integrity and Property Tax Relief

With a quorum well-established now, the Texas House has approved several critical policy issues set on the special session agenda.

NEWS: THRC Releases List of Texas Democrats Who Have Not Returned Per Diem

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 24, 20212 min read

NEWS: THRC Releases List of Texas Democrats Who Have Not Returned Per Diem

THRC released the list of Texas Democrats who, after spending the 1st special session on vacation, have yet to return their per diem.

NEWS: THRC Responds to Texas Democrat Refusal to Work on Remote Learning Options Amid COVID-19 Surge

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 13, 20211 min read

NEWS: THRC Responds to Texas Democrat Refusal to Work on Remote Learning Options Amid COVID-19 Surge

THRC responded to the Texas Democrats demanding the Governor allow schools remote learning options, despite it already being on the call.

ICYMI: Texas House Rules Adopted Unanimously, Texas Constitution Still Exists

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 12, 20212 min read

ICYMI: Texas House Rules Adopted Unanimously, Texas Constitution Still Exists

Texas House Rules and Constitution afford House lawmakers the ability to compel the attendance of absent members.

THRC Releases Web Video: Democrats Abandoned Texas

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 6, 20211 min read

THRC Releases Web Video: Democrats Abandoned Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas House Republican Caucus today released a web video entitled: “Democrats Abandoned Texas.” The video highlights key...

NEWS: THRC Applauds Governor Abbott’s Special Session Agenda

Texas House Republican Caucus

Aug 5, 20211 min read

NEWS: THRC Applauds Governor Abbott’s Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the second special session agenda and start date. We are ready to get to work.

THRC Calls on Democrats to Return to Texas to Enact Bail Reform

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 27, 20212 min read

THRC Calls on Democrats to Return to Texas to Enact Bail Reform

THRC today called on Texas Democrats to put an end to their vacation in Washington and return to Austin to enact bail reform.

NEWS: THRC Statement on Comptroller Letter Regarding Ability to Provide Additional Funding

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 26, 20212 min read

NEWS: THRC Statement on Comptroller Letter Regarding Ability to Provide Additional Funding

AUSTIN – The Texas House Republican Caucus (THRC) chairman today released a statement regarding Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s letter making...

NEWS: THRC Calls on Texas Democrats To Return to Work to Give Foster Kids a Vote

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 20, 20212 min read

NEWS: THRC Calls on Texas Democrats To Return to Work to Give Foster Kids a Vote

THRC held a press conference where they called on Texas Democrats to return to work and give foster care programs a vote.

NEWS: THRC Holds Member Briefing on Election Integrity

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 16, 20212 min read

NEWS: THRC Holds Member Briefing on Election Integrity

On day five of the Texas House Democrats breaking quorum, the THRC today held a briefing with legislators on election integrity.

NEWS: THRC Meets with Texas Retired Teachers on 13th Check Legislation

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 14, 20211 min read

NEWS: THRC Meets with Texas Retired Teachers on 13th Check Legislation

The Caucus met with retired teachers at the state capitol to discuss the 13th check legislation.

BLOG: House Democrats Walk Out on Texans (Again!)

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 12, 20212 min read

BLOG: House Democrats Walk Out on Texans (Again!)

While it is our duty as legislators to show up, House Democrats walked off the job at hand and abandoned their obligations to represent you.

BLOG: HOUSE KICKS OFF SPECIAL SESSION WITH WEEKEND HEARINGS

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 9, 20213 min read

BLOG: HOUSE KICKS OFF SPECIAL SESSION WITH WEEKEND HEARINGS

The first Special Session of the 87th Texas Legislature convened on Thursday, July 8th, with little fanfare on the opening day of the 30-day

BLOG: GOVERNOR ABBOTT SETS AGENDA FOR SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 87TH LEGISLATURE

Texas House Republican Caucus

Jul 6, 20212 min read

BLOG: GOVERNOR ABBOTT SETS AGENDA FOR SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 87TH LEGISLATURE

After much anticipation , Governor Greg Abbott released his agenda for the first special session of the 87th Texas Legislature.

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