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Bills Sent To Governor Bill Author Sponsor Caption HB 21 Kacal | et al. Bettencourt Relating to authorizing patients with certain terminal illnesses to access certain investigational drugs, biological products, and devices that are in clinical trials. HB 931 Murphy …

Austin – Saturday, the Legislature gave final approval to legislation that improves student access to college-level coursework in Harris County. Late in the afternoon, the Senate concurred with House amendments and sent SB 1004 to Governor Abbott for his signature. …

Austin – Senator Paul Bettencourt, author along with twenty of his fellow Senators, unanimously passed HB 21, the “Right to Try” legislation, unanimously 31-0.  The bill has solid bi-partisan support. Senator Bettencourt said, "I am honored to have the support …

Terminally Ill Texans Given A Better Chance to Fight and Win SB 694, The Andrea Sloan “Right to Try” Legislation to be heard in committee Wednesday, March 18th at 8:00 am in the Senate Chamber Austin – Senator Paul Bettencourt filed …

From Capitol Inside: Paul Bettencourt Most Valuable Freshman Texas Senate Houston Republican State Senator Paul Bettencourt may have been the most politically seasoned freshman lawmaker ever in Texas after he was elected last fall to a seat in a Houston-area …

Austin - Today the Senate passed both SB1 and SJR 1, with overwhelming support, 26-5. The school homestead exemption will now be increased from $15,000 to $25,000, provided voters approve SJR 1 at the polls in November. Senator Bettencourt is …

Austin - HB 931 by Representative Murphy, the companion to Senator Bettencourt's SB 576, has passed the Senate. This essential legislation is now on its way to Governor Abbott's desk awaiting his signature. The law effectively changes the waiting week …