First Legislative Update for 2023 Session

Bills and issues pending in the 2023 Texas Legislature of interest to nonprofits, state associations and foundations are now available. The “60th” day of the session has passed when all bills must be filed. Read and print my early session legislative summary here.

2021 Texas Legislative Proposals Affecting Nonprofits

Legislative proposals affecting nonprofit organizations, state associations and foundations are among the 7,000-plus bills on file at this halfway point in the 140-day 2021 session.  My complete summary can be read and printed here. In a challenging economic environment, nonprofits should look to opportunities for contracting and partnerships with state and local governments as well as accessing funding programs that have been generated through government disaster response, pandemic response and economic stimulus measures.  Look through the legislative summary for new revenue-generating sources and expanded programs that align with your mission.