88th Legislature Archives - San Antonio Report

Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature

by Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Part of the fight over property tax reform is over whether to use less funds on tax cuts and more on public schools and other needs.

AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: (Left to right) Texas state Reps. Ray Lopez, D-San Antonio, Donna Howard, D-Austin, Lina Ortega, D-El Paso, and Chris Turner, D-Arlington, talk in the House chamber before the start of the 87th Legislature's third special session at the State Capitol on September 20, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Following a second special session that saw the passage of controversial voting and abortion laws, Texas lawmakers have convened at the Capitol for a third special session to address more of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's conservative priorities which include redistricting, the distribution of federal COVID-19 relief funds, vaccine mandates and restrictions on how transgender student athletes can compete in sports.

As 88th Legislature convenes, Bexar County and San Antonio have lengthy agendas

by Andrea Drusch January 8, 2023January 10, 2023

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marina Gonzales.

Fresh off local wins, San Antonio’s Hispanic Chamber sets sights on the Texas Legislature

by Andrea Drusch January 4, 2023January 5, 2023