Top GOP lawmakers back Rep. Phelan as House speaker despite party chair’s criticism
Outgoing Speaker Dennis Bonnen during radio interviews Tuesday did not mince words over how he felt about West attacking Phelan.
Public
Allen West is not doing his job as RPT chairman
Tuesday, November 10th got off to a roaring start as Speaker Dennis Bonnen discussed the 2020 election with Lubbock conservative radio mainstay, Chad Hasty, on KFYO.
Dade Phelan won the majority of the Republican Caucus, Allen West is incompetent.
In a conversation with Chad Hasty of Lubbock's KFYO radio, Speaker Dennis Bonnen reminded listeners that presumptive House Speaker Dade Phelan has won a super majority of the House Republican Caucus.
Discussing the 2020 Election and RPT Chmn West
In a conversation with Chad Hasty of Lubbock's KFYO radio, Speaker Dennis Bonnen had some strong words for RPT Chairman Allen West in response to his attack on presumptive House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Speaker Dade Phelan is a pro-life, trustworthy, lifelong conservative Republican
During a conversation with KFYO's Chad Hasty, Speaker Dennis Bonnen introduced West Texas listeners to presumptive House Speaker Dade Phelan, describing him as a principled, pro-life conservative Republican enjoying the support of a super majority of the House Republican Caucus.
Texas GOP Chairman Refuses to Accept Newly Elected Speaker, Republicans Snap Back
Texas leaders are reacting to the state GOP's refusal to accept Republican Dade Phelan as the newly elected Speaker of the House.
Defunding the police is a deadly threat to public safety
Austin's Todd & Don welcomed Speaker Dennis Bonnen into their ongoing conversation about city leaders' ongoing misguided effort to defund the Austin Police Department.
Speaker Bonnen Recording: Defunding Police, KOKE FM
Speaker Dennis Bonnen joined Austin radio legend Bob Cole on the air to discuss Gov. Abbott's efforts to push back on misguided local leaders who are driving the process of defunding police.
"Back The Blue" Press Conference
As part of his ongoing support for law enforcement across Texas, Speaker Dennis Bonnen joined Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senator John Cornyn in Houston today to remind Texans that the insidious movement to defund police departments is threatening public safety.
Texas Governor Abbott Has Made It Easier, Not Harder, to Vote
He greatly increased the number of days when voters may drop off ballots in person.
Legislators in All 50 States Support Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS Nomination
Lawmakers in all 50 states expressed support for the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme ...
Speaker Dennis Bonnen Lauds the Compassion & Strength of Lake Jackson Residents
During this time following the tragic death of a young boy, the compassion and love shown by Lake Jackson residents and surrounding communities have been incredibly inspirational to us all.
U.S. Rep. Crenshaw, Texas House Speaker Bonnen, Greater Houston Partnership Exec Featured in “Powering Your Community – Greater Houston & Southeast Texas”
October 1, 2020 U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Greater Houston Partnership Senior Vice President Patrick Jankowski headlined the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) latest virtual energy summit, Powering Your Community – Greater Houston & Southeast Texas.
Boil water notice remains in effect for Lake Jackson over brain-eating amoeba concerns
Parents with children enrolled in Lake Jackson schools said that the past few days have been challenging with a boil order in effect. The City of Lake Jackson is under a boil order and Gov. Abbott issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria county after a 6-year-old died from a parasite found in the
BWA's water safe; LJ treating and investigating
Lake Jackson will likely remain under a boil water notice for about a week and residents should continue to avoid getting water in their noses, but the rest of Brazosport
Gov. Abbott visits Lake Jackson after brain-eating amoeba found in water supply
"The most I could do with his family is to assure them that his life is not lost in vain," Gov. Abbott said about 6-year-old Josiah McIntyre, who died of the amoeba.
‘It just rips your heart’: Gov. Abbott vows to get to the bottom of water issues that killed 6-year-old Josiah McIntyre
State experts said the boil water notice in Lake Jackson will last 2 to 3 weeks while experts assure the brain-eating amoeba that killed Josiah is gone.
Lake Jackson residents adjust as process of purging water containing brain-eating amoeba begins
The microscopic brain-eating amoeba, known as naegleria fowleri, was identified by state and federal health officials weeks after the 6-year-old boy became mysteriously ill last month and died Sept. 8.
Texas boy's brain-eating amoeba death leads city to flush water system
The Lake Jackson area remains under a "do not use" advisory.
Water safe in 6 cities, boil order in place in Lake Jackson
The water is safe in all cities served by Brazosport Water Authority, however Lake Jackson has a boil order still in place.
Brain-eating amoeba in Lake Jackson water supply update: Gov. Abbott to visit Tuesday
Abbott is visiting as city officials are hoping water restrictions are removed by the end of the week. Everyone wants to get to the bottom of what really happened.
Texas House Speaker in Lake Jackson as town faces amoeba threat in the water
In addition, Gov. Greg Abbott is due to arrive in the town Tuesday after making a disaster declaration.
Bonnen Supports Governor Abbott's Call for Rioting-Driven Enhancements to Public Safety
Dennis Bonnen shared his support for Governor Abbott's announcement of proposed changes to the way Texas law enforcement handles the physical harm and property destruction being caused by riots across the country.
Austin activists react to legislative proposals aimed at criminalizing riots
Concern is brewing among protestors and social justice groups, after Governor Greg Abbott announced proposed legislation Thursday that would increase penalties for riot-related crimes.
Riot-Induced Enhancements to Texas Public Safety
Speaker Dennis Bonnen shared his support for Governor Abbott's announcement of proposed changes to the way Texas law enforcement handles the physical harm and property destruction being caused by riots across the country.
Gov. Abbott announces legislative proposals beefing up penalties aimed at rioters
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced proposed measures Thursday aimed to stop those who riot or otherwise attempt to assault law enforcement during protests.
Rioting Would Become a Felony Under Gov. Abbott’s New Proposal
The new proposals will need to go through the legislative process after the legislature convenes in January before going into effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rolls out more proposals to back police officers
Democrats say he should also focus on demands of anti-police brutality advocates.
Texas Gov.: Restaurants, retailers can expand capacity but bars must stay closed
Restaurants, retail stores and gyms in most of Texas can expand their reopening to 75 percent capacity on Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
Bonnen Takes Austin's Adler to Task for Hypocrisy and Defunding the Police
In two radio interviews conducted the day after he stood with Gov. Greg Abbott in support of law enforcement across Texas, Speaker Dennis Bonnen explained the mechanisms proposed by Abbott to discourage the misguided defunding effort and provided context for Mayor Adler's attack on public safety.
Texas officials drop plan to cut $15M from programs helping low-income women, some parents
State health officials have pulled back on a plan to cut millions from programs that serve low-income women and parents of children with developmental disabilities, responding to concerns from advocates and lawmakers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Matters: Speaker Bonnen On Defending Police Budgets
On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott asked all candidates running for office in Texas this November to sign a pledge against cutting funding to police departments.
I am sick and tired of city leaders disrespecting law enforcement
I am proud to sign the “Back the Blue” pledge.
Signing the “Back the Blue” pledge
Signing the “Back the Blue” pledge is vitally important bc LEOs need to hear they are supported & appreciated in TX & across this country.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes lifting annexation powers from cities that ‘defund’ the police
As the Republican highlighted a few cities' rethinking of their police budgets, Democrats said he was trying to “distract away from his failed coronavirus response.”
Back The Blue In Texas
The nefarious campaign to defund the police is gaining momentum and Texas needs to stop it before it goes any further. The cost in lives ended or ruined, proper
Defunding the Police Is Dangerous and Foolish
I nominate Police Chief Brian Manley of Austin, Texas, for law enforcement officer of the year.
Texas officials want to cut funding for women's health services while preserving an anti-abortion program
An August budget document shows funding for the anti-abortion program would be maintained, but reduced for doctors and clinics that provide reduced-cost contraception and health screenings.
Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage, Provides Update On Response And Recovery Efforts In Orange
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Southeast Texas to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials.
Austin, We Have A Problem
In the absence of effective citizen input, city councils like those in Austin will run roughshod over individual rights and steal money from essential public safety institutions to win the acclaim of the national media and the blue checkmark crowd on Twitter.
Brazoria County is expecting minimal impact from Hurricane Laura
The Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management is continuing to monitor Hurricane Laura closely. According to the latest update from the National Weather Se
Governor Abbott Suspends Certain Commercial Trucking Regulations Ahead Of Hurricane Laura Landfall
Governor Greg Abbott today waived several regulations related to commercial vehicles to assist in Texas' response to Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Hurricane Laura, Adds 36 Counties To State Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state's response to Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Waives Houston-Area Tolls Ahead Of Hurricane Laura
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to waive all tolls along the agency's portion of SH 99/Grand Parkway beginning this evening at 7:00 PM.
Texans Weather Storms Together
Hurricane Laura is moving West-Northwestward across the central Gulf of Mexico. Expected to Strengthen into a major hurricane before landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
Texas Hurricane Center
Stay up-to-date with the Texas Hurricane Center.
Voluntary Evacuation Issued for low Lying Coastal Communities
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta has issued a Voluntary Evacuation for low-lying coastal communities outside the protection levee. All residents need to conti
Abbott: Proposes cities that de-fund police have property tax revenues frozen
Speaker Bonnen spoke to KTBB after the news conference, "I think it’s extraordinary leadership by Governor Abbott because it is unprecedented."
Speaker Bonnen Recordings on KLBJ AM
In this four segment radio interview, I had some strong words for Austin city government and Mayor Adler.
Speaker Bonnen: The solution to the COVID-19 school opening conundrum is to allow local districts to decide
The state will stay out of the way of local decision-makers.
Texas governor says cities that cut police funding should not be able to raise property taxes
The announcement came nearly a week after Austin’s city council voted to slash its police budget by $21.5 million.
UT professor compares businesses’ coronavirus risk, consumers’ opinions as guide for reopenings
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides, businesses like banks, dentists’ offices and universities should receive priority to reopening based on their comparativel
Bonnen calls out Austin mayor for using our law enforcement as a political prop
Shamefully, one of the most egregious & recent offenders of this political theater is Austin Mayor Adler cutting police funding by $150 million.
FOX 7 Discussion: Proposal to punish Texas cities that defund police departments
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced a legislative proposal discouraging the defunding of law enforcement. Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about it in greater detail.
Gov. Abbott to announce proposal on police funding during Fort Worth visit Tuesday
Following George Floyd's in-custody death in May, people across the country have called for defunding police departments.
Gov. Greg Abbott, other Texas leaders want to freeze property tax revenues for cities that cut police budgets
The state's three top elected leaders also fiercely criticized the Austin officials who cut one-third of their police department's budget last week.
Texas officials introduce legislation to punish cities that defund police
'When crime is on the rise, the last thing we should do is defund the police'
Abbott, state leaders to travel to Fort Worth to announce proposal on funding police
Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s top leaders will join Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price at noon Tuesday to announce a proposal related to funding law enforcement.
Judge Hidalgo's Damaging Efforts & Austin City Council's Misguided Decision
Speaker Bonnen on KSEV radio with The Amigos. Listen to his thoughts about Harris Co Judge Hidalgo and the Austin City Council.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Chairman Taylor, Chairman Huberty Release Statement On School Re-Openings
As misinformation spreads regarding school reopenings, Texas’ top leaders provide clarity in the press release below:
Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing
How will STAAR testing be affected by coronavirus and the impact it has had on our public education system? Today Governor Abbott released an announcement regarding this important issue.
Message for Texas parents/teachers/students
What's Speaker Bonnen's message for parents/teachers/students as TX prepares for school to start in a few weeks?
Pandemic Takes an Uncertain Toll on The Texas Economy
Speaker Bonnen discusses the toll of coronavirus on the state budget...and his thoughts on the legalization of marijuana as a revenue source.
Texas Democrats campaign aggressively online during the pandemic. Is it enough to flip the state?
Speaker Bonnen shares his thoughts on how Republican candidates must use modern and effective means to engage with Texas voters during this time when traditional campaign interactions are limited.
Bonnen Recording: State Budget Shortfall and Educating Texas Children
Speaker Dennis Bonnen discussed the implications of the state's budget shortfall. Bonnen also shared his strong belief that it is our obligation to educate Texas children.
TEA releases new guidance for Texas schools on online-only classes, start of year
“The state is going to use the strength and size of Texas to get better pricing and availability, to get the technology to our local districts.” —Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
They Snuck Off on Spring Break in the Middle of the Pandemic. Then the Internet Sleuths Found Them.
The students at the center of the #Cabo211 scandal give an exclusive account of what went down.
Fallen police officer's daughter attacked on Twitter after posting tribute to her father
The online attack of a fallen police officer's daughter prompted a law enforcement group to ask the Texas Attorney General to enforce legal action.
Gov. Abbott announces emergency relief funding for state higher education
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities.
Experts Worry Latest Covid-19 Surge Will Shift From Healthier to At-Risk People
Most now testing positive for coronavirus are young, but health authorities warn of likely spread to more-vulnerable populations
Greg Abbott issues statewide mask order for Texas counties with 20 or more COVID-19 cases
"Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Abbott, who earlier had resisted issuing statewide mask order.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Speaks On Masks
Fourth of July weekend is coming and the experts are saying we should make sure that we're wearing masks no matter where we go.
Amid Virus Surge, Republicans Abruptly Urge Masks Despite Trump’s Resistance
Masks became a political cause for some in the early months of the pandemic. A growing set of Republican leaders are suddenly pushing Americans to wear them.
Texas House Speaker Bonnen: 'It’s Time To Stand Up To The Mask Naysayers'
Dennis Bonnen, a conservative Republican and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, is urging “so-called patriots” to wear facial coverings to prevent transmission of the highly contagious novel coronavirus and its disease COVID-19.
Texas House Speaker Says Not Wearing a Mask is Keeping Businesses Closed
The debate on if the government should be allowed to implement mask requirements rages on in Texas as the state halts its reopening due to a massive spike in confirmed cases and hospitalizations.
Speaker Bonnen Answers Top Texas COVID-19 Questions
Did Texas reopen too early? Is Gov. Abbott making a mistake by not requiring mandatory face masks? Will this "massive outbreak" of #COVID-19 delay school starting?
WATCH: VP Mike Pence visits Dallas for church rally, COVID-19 briefing
What a tremendous honor to greet Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary Ben Carson, and Dr. Deborah Birx in Dallas and welcome them to the great State of Texas this morning.
Inside Texas Politics: Speaker Bonnen says, 'not wearing a mask is keeping businesses from being fully open'
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen said Texans need to get back to the basics in preventing the coronavirus – social distancing, wearing face masks and washing hands.
San Antonio Sees Largest Single-Day Increase Of Ventilator Patients; 117 Total
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff thanked the governor for "stepping up and making hard decisions." He also thanked Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for condemning people who choose not to wear masks in public.
The challenges of the coronavirus continue
The Fredericksburg Standard gets it! Take a look at these "must-dos" to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
How a spring break trip to Mexico triggered a coronavirus outbreak among 60 Texas college students
A report shows how easily the coronavirus is spread — and how it can be contained.
Speaker Bonnen says it is time to stand up to mask naysayers
Texas Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest COVID-19 spike and the importance of wearing masks.
Gov. Abbott warns of record-breaking 5,000 new COVID-19 infections for Texas
Texas added yet another record number of new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott urged people to wear masks and stay indoors whenever possible.
House Speaker Continues to Rail Against Those Who Won't Wear Masks
KRLD's John Liddle speaks with Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen about his harsh words for those who refuse to wear face coverings under the argument of
Speaker Bonnen “infuriated” with those who refuse to wear masks, says the expression of freedom could “kill” thriving economy
“It’s time to stand up to the mask naysayers who speak loudly but act irresponsibly as they destroy the liberty and freedom we ALL deserve" —Speaker Bonnen
Gov. Abbott warns COVID-19 is ‘spreading at an unacceptable rate’ in Texas
During his Monday news conference on the state's response to the pandemic, Gov. Abbott used COVID-19 hospitalizations, positive test rate and new cases to highlight how Texas is trending in t…
Speaker Bonnen Statement Regarding Statewide Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, Importance of Wearing a Mask
“It’s time to stand up to the mask naysayers who speak loudly but act irresponsibly as they destroy the liberty and freedom we ALL deserve.” —Speaker Dennis Bonnen
Speaker Bonnen: Mourning with Floyd family got through to me. Let’s move forward with meaningful changes
"I have challenged myself to be more empathetic and I call on all my fellow Texans to do the same." —Speaker Dennis Bonnen
COVID-19 Status in Texas
Speaker Bonnen discussing the COVID-19 Status in Texas.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen Recording on KOKE FM
Speaker Bonnen gets candid about mask-wearing with Bob on KOKE FM
Texas GOP leaders try to distance themselves from racially tinged Facebook posts about George Floyd, protests
Showing a Martin Luther King quotation beside a banana, as Harris County’s Republican chairman-elect did, makes it five county GOP chairmen who’ve recently spread disinformation, racist tropes.
A Domestic War
The game is up and it’s time to expose the charade. It is time to speak directly and act swiftly to stop the disgusting violence and destruction that is sweeping across this country. It is time to wake up and call it what it is – an attack against the United States of America.
Stand Together
The minority community has America’s full attention and now is the time to join together at the table to identify what continues to drive and promote racism, ways the system is broken, and how to bring about meaningful, lasting change.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview with Gary P. Nunn
Speaker Bonnen spends time with Gary P. Nunn today to talk about his idea for a Texas Maskuerade Party as well as COVID-19 in Texas.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen: Reopening economy, voluntarily wearing of masks in public are linked
The Republican who leads the Texas House says some of the same people clamoring to reopen the economy are the ones who refuse to wear masks in public.
TX House Speaker Bonnen Discusses Coronavirus
Jack Fink talks to Texas Speaker Of The House Dennis Bonnen about the coronavirus impact in Texas.
Too early to say how Lamar State College Port Arthur budget cut will impact campus
Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick and House Speaker Bonnen on May 20 issued a directive to state agencies and institutions of higher learning to present a plan budgets by 5%.
Speaker Bonnen Phone Recording with Talk El Paso
In a phone interview with Talk El Paso, Speaker Bonnen discussed the latest reopenings and how there are restrictions still in place for El Paso and other areas in Texas.
They wore the uniform. You can certainly wear a mask.
As we honor our nation’s fallen heroes on this Memorial Day I hope that all of us will embrace their willingness to make a similar sacrifice, even if ours is proportionately tiny.
CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Outbreak’s economic pain could linger for years, experts say
Even as there are signs that the Texas economy is beginning to reawaken, economists say it could take years for the state to fully recover from the economic gut punch delivered by the coronavirus outbreak.
For some, forgoing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic has become a political statement
Mask arguments among Texans are occurring everywhere from retail stores to the highest levels of government.
Gov. Abbott to large Texas counties: Share your CARES funding with small cities
The state of Texas and its 12 largest counties are in a tug-of-war over who is responsible for handing out federal coronavirus relief funding for some small cities.
Texas leaders order state agencies, universities to slash budgets by five percent
State agencies in Texas were ordered to cut their budgets by 5 percent as state revenues take a hit. That order does not include all agencies like emergency management, health, DPS and the state workforce commission.
Get Texans Back To Work
I had the chance to discuss our state's ongoing efforts to get Texans back to work while following medically-approved best practices including hand washing, sanitizing, social distancing and mask-wearing.
Mail-In Ballots in Texas?
In a radio interview this morning, the host asked me about the recent ruling by a federal judge to allow mail-in ballots across the board in the upcoming election.
Abbott, Patrick, Bonnen direct state agencies to reduce budgets by five percent
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter directing state agencies and institutions of higher e
Analysis: In spite of it all, a Texas government that’s running full-steam ahead
The pandemic has devastated the Texas economy. The state comptroller says that will mean billions of dollars less than expected for the current budget. But state agencies haven't received any orders to cut their spending.
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas Leaders Direct Agencies, State Schools To Cut Budgets
This story is part of Houston Public Media’s ongoing coronavirus coverage . To see our previous live coverage, click here . Maps: Tracking COVID-19’s Spread In
Gov. Abbott allowing bars, child care services across Texas to reopen this week
Gov. Greg Abbott opened Monday's press conference on Phase 2 of reopening Texas by saying that each day is one day closer to getting to a medical discovery to cure COVID-19.
Gov. Greg Abbott instructs state agencies, higher education institutions to cut budgets 5%
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state agencies and higher education institutions to cut their budgets by 5% for the 2020-21 biennium. Future reduc
KLBJ News Radio Dennis Bonnen Recording: Personal Responsibility
Had a great conversation with Todd & Don on Austin's KLBJ AM 590 this morning, delving into the role of medical experts on Governor Abbott's Strikeforce to Reopen Texas.
State Agencies Directed to Cut Budgets 5%
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter directing state agencies and institutions of higher education to subm
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott instructs state agencies to trim budgets by 5% to prepare for "economic shock"
Some state agencies are exempt from the cuts, including the Department of State Health Services, the Texas Workforce Commission and the Department of Public Safety.
Texas governor, citing pandemic, asks state agencies to cut budgets
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) sent a letter Wednesday to the heads of state agencies and higher-learning institutions, asking them to cut their budgets by 5 percen
Texas leaders ask state agencies, universities to cut budgets by 5% due to coronavirus
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Texas state agencies directed to slash budgets by 5%
In response to fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s top leaders have directed Texas agencies to cut budgets by five percent.
Texas’ top officials tell state agencies to cut budgets by 5% to deal with COVID-19
Abbott, along with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, said the cuts are needed to offset the economic damage of COVID-19 to the state.
Under budget strain, UT eyes staff cuts amid coronavirus pandemic
Facing declines in future revenue, University of Texas leaders on Tuesday said several units will likely furlough employees or permanently reduce staff numbers in the near future.
Dennis Bonnen Recording KOKE FM: Reopening Texas
Speaker Bonnen discusses the latest opening and updated guidelines, facial etiquette and more today with KOKE FM.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen: Reopen Texas
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is a member of the Governor's COVID Task Force. He says it's important for businesses to show that they're following the guidelines for social distancing, to make sure that their customers feel safe.
Texas Governor Abbott Coronavirus News Conference
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing in Austin on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He announced Texas would begin to move into phase two of its reopening plan.
Coronavirus complicates campaigning in Texas, prompts shift in party operations
When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas, the Republican Party of Texas altered operations to serve communities. A similar system has re-evolved in the state as the invisible coronavirus pandemic brings physical challenges for Texans and their families.
Dennis Bonnen Recording - Easing Restrictions on Texas Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott is expected to announce that he's easing even more restrictions on Texas businesses. Speaker, Dennis Bonnen, says the state has achieved the needed criteria to continue their reopening.
Dumas priest shares concern for Moore County as COVID-19 takes toll
Moore County is still the most infectious county per capita across the State of Texas. Now, the priest at the Catholic church in Dumas is sharing his concerns with us.
Abbott, Bonnen defend Texas reopening plan, expect next step to be revealed Monday
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that more plans to reopen Texas will be coming on Monday. This comes exactly two months after he declared a public health disaster in Texas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Greg Abbott expected to announce more reopening plans for Texas on Monday
“We’re opening Texas as fast as possible while also containing the spread of COVID-19.” —Gov. Abbott
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections
Originally posted on WoodlandsOnline.com . Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter to Congres
Pandemic Wrecks Many State Budgets, Could Trigger Deep Cuts
As the nation enters a third month of economic devastation, the coronavirus is proving ruinous to state budgets.
Texas leaders ask Congress to protect employers, doctors from lawsuits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Texas’ top statewide leaders want Congress to grant employers and health care professionals extra protections from potential lawsuits during the coronavirus pandemic.
State of Texas: The long term impact of COVID-19 on colleges, jobs and groceries
"We don’t want fewer Texans being educated in Texas. We want to remove as many of those hurdles and obstacles to our students continuing their education or very importantly, beginning that education." — Speaker Bonnen
Bonnen Puts Mask-Wearing In Context
As small businesses across the state work overtime to restart their business, Speaker Dennis Bonnen has called upon big box stores to set the standard (as HEB has) on customer safety.
COVID-19 Ripple Effect
COVID-19 has a ripple effect on many other aspects in the lives of Texans.
Texas House speaker calls Home Depot's, Lowe's and Walmart's coronavirus responses 'disgusting'
A tweet thread by the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives took aim at some major retail chains, and went viral.
Judge’s temporary restraining order allows Hillstone Restaurant Group employee to wear face mask to work
A judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday allowing a Hillstone Restaurant Group employee the right to return to work while wearing a mask as protection from possible communal spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Reopening Texas
COVID-19 AS TEXAS REOPENS: Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joined the legendary Bob Cole with KOKE FM Austin to discuss Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to gradually and cautiously reopen Texas businesses.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s task force says Texas economy can open fully ‘in the not-too-distant future’
Patrick declined to speculate on an exact date.
Texas House speaker calls Home Depot’s, Lowe’s and Walmart’s coronavirus responses ‘disgusting’
In a Monday Twitter thread, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen said the lack of precautions at large retailers is hurting small Texas businesses.
Speaker Bonnen Not Impressed After Visits To Big Box Stores
The Speaker of the Texas House says some retailers need to set a better example.
Speaker Bonnen Warns Big Retailers to Enforce Social Distancing
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, is warning major retail stores that not following guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus could hinder the ability of smaller businesses to reopen.
Lone Star Politics – May 3, 2020
Too soon or not fast enough? We’re looking at both sides in the debate over how and when to reopen Texas as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Our guests include Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Reopening Texas: House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Recording
Under Phase One of Gov. Greg Abbott's "Open Texas" plan, retail stores, restaurants, malls, movie theaters and other businesses across the state are resuming operations at limited capacity.
Reopening the Capitol? Not so fast. Here’s what Speaker Bonnen says needs to come first
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House Speaker Bonnen: We need ‘greater transparency’ in nursing home COVID-19 information
House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, in a Thursday interview with KXAN, said there needs to be more transparency in the reporting of COVID-19 cases at Texas nursing homes.
Texas House Speaker Bonnen: Holding a nuanced view of reopening the economy is not a sign of weakness
We should be concerned about the coronavirus and the economy at the same time.
Texas leaders weigh whether restaurants and retailers should be liable if customer contracts COVID-19
State leaders in Texas are imploring Congress to consider legal immunity for businesses that reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor's Strike Force to Reopen Texas on KURV AM 710 in McAllen
Speaker Dennis Bonnen recently caught up with Sergio Sanchez of KURV AM 710 in McAllen, discussing the work of the Governor's Strike Force to Reopen Texas and t
Investigate the actions of the Chinese government
I join former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in calling on Congress to investigate the actions of the Chinese government as they relate to the coronavirus crisis. I call on you to do the same by signing her petition.
Dennis Bonnen Joins KOKE-FM's Bob Cole To Provide Update On COVID-19 Recovery
Speaker Dennis Bonnen took to the airwaves this morning to provide an update on the state's response and recovery efforts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen; Coronavirus Update
With Gov. Greg Abbott expected to issue his updated executive order for reopening the state next Monday, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) joined the KRLD Morning News Thursday to talk at length about the new rules and regulations that could be coming next week.
"The goal of Texas is to get back to work in a safe fashion": Speaker Bonnen on plans to "re-open Texas"
We know that from looking at those data points and listening to the medical experts we are outperforming other states in the country in avoiding COVID-19 spread and having hotspots, so that is the opportunity that gives us to get our economy back going again.
Speaker Bonnen: Listen to leaders, support each other during coronavirus pandemic
If this bizarre season in the history of our planet has taught us anything, it’s that we still need one another. The risks associated with contact mean we’re more reliant on each other than ever before. In a word, each of us needs to remember that the actions I choose today have consequences to thos
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen suggests ordering 5% budget cuts for state agencies
Bonnen raised the idea in a letter earlier this month to Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Despite Loosened State Rules, Dennis Bonnen Says COVID-19 Precautions Should Continue
Parks were reopened today with some significant restrictions. You can’t be with anyone who isn’t your family member. You can’t be in groups larger than five. You must be social-distancing. You need to be wearing masks.
121 COVID-positive inmates moved to two Brazoria County units without notice, judge says
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice transferred at least 128 COVID-19 positive inmates to two units in Brazoria County without warning local officials, a move that has angered both County Judge Matt Sebesta and Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen.
Abbott announces plan to reopen Texas economy after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his plan to begin opening back up the Texas economy Friday, a multi-tiered approach spearheaded by the governor's handpicked Strike Force to Reopen Texas.
Gov. Abbott announces first wave of re-openings
By Friday, April 24, all retail stores in the state will be allowed to operate as a “retail-to-go”. Retail stores will operate similar to restaurants that have been doing takeout service since restrictions went into effect in March.
Gov. Abbott creates strike force, starts loosening retailer restrictions, more
Gov. Abbott creates strike force, eases medical restrictions and more in plan to slowly reopen Texas
Gov. Abbott establishes strike force, lays out plan to reopen Texas businesses safely
Gov. Abbott told KVUE in a live interview on April 10 that any plan to reopen businesses in Texas must include strategies to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Gov. Abbott orders public and private schools to remain closed, forms strike force to ease economy back open
Governor Greg Abbott announced that all public and private schools in the state will remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Gov. Abbott's plan for Texas calls for schools to remain closed, state parks to reopen
Governor Greg Abbott announced all Texas schools will be closed through the end of the 2019-2020 school year Friday -- just one part of his announcement to reopen the Texas economy.
Gov. Greg Abbott to open Texas economy in stages during COVID-19 crisis
Originally published April 17, 2020, by Eleanor Dearman, El Paso Times . AUSTIN — Texas will begin reopening its economy in stages after weeks of be
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a "Retail-To-Go" model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, April 17, 2020, announced initial steps to reopen the Texas economy during the coronavirus pandemic, including those that in the next week will loosen surgery restrictions at medical facilities, allow all retail stores to provide product pickups and reopen state parks.
Governor's orders begin re-opening Texas economy, keeps schools closed
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new executive orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines.
Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller: The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, a
Lubbockites on Gov. Abbott’s ‘Strike Force to Open Texas’ advisory board council
Three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines.
Reopening Texas Businesses in the Wake of COVID-19
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller: The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, a
Speaker Dennis Bonnen Talks COVID-19 Crisis, Trump And Abbott Leadership (INTERVIEW)
Friday on The Chad Hasty Show Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen joined the broadcast to talk about the COVID-19 crisis and it's devastating wake in Texas.
Texas becomes first state to announce dates easing COVID-19 restrictions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued three executive orders Friday that outline how to reopen the state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas economy to restart incrementally under Abbott plan
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced initial steps to reopen the Texas economy during the coronavirus pandemic, including those that in the next week will loosen surgery restrictions at medical facilities, allow all retail stores to provide product pickups and reopen state parks.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces team to restart the economy, loosens some restrictions
The reopening will happen in phases, Abbott said, and will be guided by data and doctors.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott eases some restrictions in fight against the coronavirus
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced executive orders Friday that will ease some of the most severe restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says schools to remain closed for rest of academic year but eases some coronavirus restrictions
While urging Texans to keep taking precautions, Abbott says some medical procedures and state park visits can resume next week - with stores able to begin ‘to go’ service April 24.
These are the experts, leaders working with Gov. Abbott's strike force to reopen Texas
Tilman Fertitta, Jim 'Mattress Mack' Ingvale and Kendra Scott are among the dozens chosen for the special advisory council.
Who’s on Abbott’s Strike Force to Open Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced the formation of a special panel to advise him on reopening businesses in Texas.
Who's who on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Strike Force to Reopen Texas
Citing a semi-flattened curve of novel coronavirus cases in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced three new executive orders during a Friday press conference outlining the process of re-opening the state's economy.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - DSHS
An Interview with Kirk Cole, Senior Advisor to Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner, and Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Infectious Disease Medical Officer at DSHS.
Speaker Bonnen Recording on KOKE FM April 14th, 2020
On Tuesday, April 14th, Speaker Bonnen joined legendary radio host, Bob Cole, on Austin's KOKE FM
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - Gathering Apart
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with church leaders to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on their congregations and how we can be encouraged during this time.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview with Ed Serna, TWC Executive Director
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with Texas Workforce Commission Executive Director, Ed Serna. They discussed the monumental perspective of unemployment claims for Texas. TWC has processed 72 Weeks worth of Unemployment Claims in 25 Days.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview With NFIB
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with NFIB’s Senior VP of Federal Govt Relations Kevin Kuhlman to discuss the SBA loans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dennis Bonnen launches political action committee to keep House GOP majority in 2020
Bonnen, an Angleton Republican, announced he is infusing his new political action committee with $3 million to support GOP House incumbents running for reelection in 2020.
Legislature remains civil for time being
This article was originally published by Ross Ramsey The Texas Tribune. Give the new speaker of the Texas House his due: He managed to avert the legislative fir
How this man’s journey with dyslexia might lead to a victory for thousands
On a late sunny afternoon, long after most lawmakers have quit for the day, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen is seated in his office behind the House chamber, recounting his struggles with — and triumphs over — dyslexia.
Every success story starts in the classroom
Kudos to Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen for making teachers a top priority this legislative session.
Finally, a plan to put real money into Texas schools
Texans, we have a school finance plan. It’s a good plan, not a perfect one. It emerged in the House, not the Senate. Its chances of passing intact largely depend on the intestinal fortitude of Speaker Dennis Bonnen and vocal support from regular Texans. But first, let’s just celebrate the mere exist
In Angleton, Dennis Bonnen is not a celebrity, but a friend
When people in Angleton think of Dennis Bonnen, they don’t call to mind a powerful leader directing the paths of laws that affect millions of Texans. They think of the neighbor who played backyard whiffle ball, the fifth-grader who petitioned to rename the class hamster, the son whose family reputat
At the top of Texas government, three-part harmony
The state's top leaders have been saying for weeks that they are in sync, and here's the surprise: Their initial proposals look like they are actually in sync.
Dennis Bonnen, a Goldilocks Speaker for Texas Republicans?
This month, Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, became only the fourth Speaker of the Texas House in 26 years and only the third Republican Speaker in 146 years. His tenure follows those of Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, (2009-19), Tom Craddick, R-Midland, (2003-09), and Pete Laney, D-Hale Center, (1993-03).
Dennis Bonnen has spent half his life in the Texas House. Is he ready to run it?
Twenty-two years after joining the Texas House as its youngest member, state Rep. Dennis Bonnen is poised to take over the chamber's reins on Jan. 8.
Republicans eager for Bonnen’s leadership
Both Rep. Brooks Landgraf, Rep. Tom Craddick have said they’ll vote for Bonnen
Coleman: Bonnen will serve well as Texas Speaker [Opinion]
I support Bonnen for speaker of the Texas House because he will create an environment where every member can represent their constituents, he will defend the House's point of view, and he will work hard to put Texans first.
Craddick: Next speaker will be good for the Texas House
Reports indicate that Bonnen came forward last weekend to end the speakership hopes of many. Armed with pledges of a large number of Republicans and some Democrats, the former chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and former speaker pro-tempore has put an end to the speculation.
YVONNE MINTZ: Bonnen staying true to district, Texas House
State Rep. Dennis Bonnen started Monday dropping his son off at school in Brazoria County. By 3 p.m. he stood behind a bank of microphones in Austin, flanked by other legislators, announcing he had secured more than enough votes to become the next speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen claims House Speaker post with strong leadership, and sharp elbows
Bonnen, a shrewd tactician who has served in the Texas House since he was 24 years old, has reason to be confident. He has amassed 109 pledges of support, from Republicans as well as 31 Democrats.
Dennis Bonnen is an excellent choice to succeed Texas House Speaker Joe Straus
Bonnen is a conservative; there’s no question about that. But, as noted, he has no sympathy for fools. He also has no need to worry about being unseated in the primary or general election. The 25th district, which runs from Brazoria County to the coast, is deeply red. But Bonnen has represented it s
We are cautiously optimistic about Texas' next speaker, Dennis Bonnen, with the emphasis on 'cautious'
We’re willing to admit it if you are. We didn’t know enough about state Rep. Dennis Bonnen before he came out of nowhere to wrap up the race for Texas House speaker before it really seemed to begin.
2015: The Best and Worst Legislators - Dennis Bonnen
THE BEST: Representative Dennis Bonnen