Gromer Jeffers Jr

6 days ago | thederrick.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr. |Gromer Jeffers Jr

AUSTIN, Texas — A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott. The Senate Friday night agreed with changes to the compromise plan, paving the way for the beleaguered state lottery to be managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Charitable Bingo, which is currently under the embattled Texas Lottery Commission, would also be overseen by TDLR.

2 weeks ago | kdhnews.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr. |Gromer Jeffers Jr

By Gromer Jeffers Jr. - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS - A House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that preserves the embattled Texas Lottery but abolishes the commission that oversees it. Under the bill the state would move oversight and control of the games' management to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and a new lottery advisory committee. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

1 month ago | courant.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr |Philip Jankowski

By Gromer Jeffers Jr., Philip Jankowski, The Dallas Morning NewsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is a step closer to signing into law a voucher-like program that would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private schools. The bill, a centerpiece of Abbott’s legislative agenda, passed the House on Thursday, but not without a fight. Abbott used his political muscle until the final hours to push the $1 billion proposal through.

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr |Philip Jankowski

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is a step closer to signing into law a voucher-like program that would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private schools. The bill, a centerpiece of Abbott’s legislative agenda, passed the House on Thursday, but not without a fight. Abbott used his political muscle until the final hours to push the $1 billion proposal through. The message was clear after the vote: Abbott’s power in the Texas Legislature is stronger than ever.

1 month ago | union-bulletin.com | Gromer Jeffers Jr |Philip Jankowski

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is a step closer to signing into law a voucher-like program that would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private schools. The bill, a centerpiece of Abbott’s legislative agenda, passed the House on Thursday, but not without a fight. Abbott used his political muscle until the final hours to push the $1 billion proposal through. The message was clear after the vote: Abbott’s power in the Texas Legislature is stronger than ever.