Rep. Mike Olcott wrote three bills that align with the priorities set by Texas Republicans.

Read through the description of these bills and look at much stronger and better Texas would be if these bills been allowed by Texas House Republican leadership to move forward. We need more principled representatives in the Texas House.

Priority #1: Border Enforcement

HB4745
Died in House State Affairs Committee, chaired by Republican Ken King
HB 4745 prohibits the use of public money to pay for certain public benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. It amends the Education Code to require school districts to charge tuition to undocumented students equivalent to the cost of providing educational services and to document and report their immigration status. It also prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from providing public benefits, including health care and financial assistance, to individuals who do not meet citizenship or residency requirements.

Priority #2: Secure Texas Elections

HB3361
Died in House Elections Committee, chaired by Republican Matt Shaheen
HB 3361 seeks to eliminate the use of electronic poll lists and abolish the countywide polling place program. The bill prohibits the use of electronic devices to accept voters at polling locations and repeals provisions related to the operation of countywide polling places. Instead, it mandates that voters cast ballots at designated precinct locations, with early voting restricted to specific precincts within a county.

Priority #8: End Federal Overreach

HB3472
Died in House Public Health Committee, chaired by Republican Gary VanDeaver
HB 3472 establishes informed consent requirements for healthcare services. It prohibits healthcare practitioners from coercing individuals into receiving services, including vaccinations, and requires explicit consent before administering treatments. The bill provides for exemptions based on religious beliefs or medical contraindications and prohibits adverse actions against individuals refusing care. Violations may result in civil liabilities or injunctive actions.

(Bill summary provided in part by Texas Policy Research)