Rudy Koski

5 days ago | fox7austin.com | Rudy Koski

The 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is set to end on Monday after a frantic final push for big votes to meet critical deadlines. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talked to Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick about the sprint to the finish line and an assessment of what was and wasn't accomplished this session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on session What they're saying: "We're on the verge of the best, productive session ever for conservatives and for Republicans, but for all Texans.

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Rudy Koski

As schools were dismissed for the summer across the state, the Texas Legislature passed a massive $8.5 billion school funding package. House Bill 2 was sent to Governor Abbott's office on Thursday night. The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Rudy Koski

Texas House members had 21 pages of bills and resolutions to work through before a critical Tuesday midnight deadline.   SB 646 What we know: Among the items on the chopping block was Senate Bill 646. The legislation, filed by state Rep. Aicha Davis (D-DeSoto), would create a school loan program for school counselors. During the debate, state Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) noted that the bill faced pushback by Republicans.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rudy Koski

The BriefHundreds of Texas House bills are set to die Tuesday at midnightOne bill on the chopping block was SB 646, which was saved by a recountLt. Gov. Dan Patrick, State Rep. Gene Wu spoke on the deadline and session overallAUSTIN, Texas - Texas House members had 21 pages of bills and resolutions to work through before a critical Tuesday midnight deadline. SB 646What we knowAmong the items on the chopping block was Senate Bill 646. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe legislation, filed by state Rep.

1 week ago | fox7austin.com | Rudy Koski

With only a week to go until the end of the regular session, the countdown is on for the Texas Legislature. House Speaker Dustin Burrows issued a warning before Monday’s final hard press started. Voting would go until midnight  with another late push on Tuesday. Big picture view: Political analysts Mark Jones and Brain Smith gave their impressions of the political end game that’s being played.