Austin, TX, January 24, 2019 —
At Odds with Abbott and the House, Texas Senate Moves Forward with Special Session Agenda
Cameron Abrams 20 hours ago
The cross-chamber battle heats up after the Senate makes the next move to continue the first special session following the House adjourning sine die.
Fort Worth Ranked as the Fastest-Growing City in America
Seth Morehead 24 hours ago
Fort Worth leads a host of Texas cities in population growth.
The Back Mic: The Texas Partisan Index Ratings of State Legislature Districts
Brad Johnson June 2, 2023
This week — here's the Texas Partisan Index rating for each state legislative district.
U.S. House Votes to Suspend Debt Limit Until After 2024 Presidential Election in Budget Deal
Matt Stringer June 1, 2023
A budget deal negotiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden heads to the Senate after passing the U.S. House of Representatives.
Attorneys Dick DeGuerin, Rusty Hardin Named to Make Case Against Paxton in Senate Impeachment Trial
Hayden Sparks June 1, 2023
The Texas Senate is due to try Paxton on the 20 articles of impeachment no later than August. He will be removed from office if found guilty.
Texas Federal Court Blocks Federal Pistol Brace Ban Enforcement Against Gun Rights Groups
Matt Stringer June 1, 2023
The Biden administration’s rule to force registry of pistol stabilizing braces was hit with multiple injunctions to stop its enforcement against plaintiffs.
Texas Education Agency Taps School Reformer Mike Miles to Lead Houston ISD
Holly Hansen June 1, 2023
Newly appointed superintendent Mike Miles said the public school system is broken, but touts his success in turning troubled schools around.
Texas Legislature Property Tax Relief Feud Highlights Key Lawmakers’ Business Interests
Matt Stringer June 1, 2023
The division between House and Senate leaders over property tax relief has boiled over with rhetoric bringing personal motives into question.
Exclusive: Texas House Investigative Committee Chairman Andrew Murr on Paxton Impeachment
Brad Johnson June 1, 2023
Read Chairman Andrew Murr's remarks on the Texas House's impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Former Secretary of State John Scott Appointed Interim Attorney General
Cameron Abrams May 31, 2023
After much speculation, former secretary of state John Scott has been named interim attorney general as Ken Paxton awaits trial in the Texas Senate.
Trial Date Set for Texas State Historical Association Lawsuit Over Board’s Ideological Makeup
Cameron Abrams May 31, 2023
The Texas State Historical Association has been embroiled in controversy after recent shifts on its board has led to a conflict over membership.
Federal Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz to Retire in June
Hayden Sparks May 31, 2023
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas convinced Raul Ortiz to forestall his retirement to serve as chief of border patrol.
Texas Lawmakers Demand Records on Harris County’s Hiring of Law Firm to Fight Legislation
Holly Hansen May 31, 2023
Harris County hired a law firm specializing in parliamentary procedure in response to the legislative session.
Texas House Adjourns Sine Die After Passing Property Tax, Border Bills in One-Day Special Session
Brad Johnson May 30, 2023
The Senate adjourned earlier until Friday after passing its property tax and border bills.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Addresses Special Session Agenda, Slams Texas House in Session Recap
Matt Stringer May 30, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stuck to his guns over increasing homestead exemptions, all the while criticizing “House dysfunction.”
Rep. Ryan Guillen Reintroduces Bill in Special Session to Increase Minimum Penalties for Human Smuggling
Hayden Sparks May 30, 2023
Border security was an emergency item on Gov. Greg Abbott’s list of priorities at the beginning of the regular legislative session.
Texas Legislature Jumpstarts Special Session, Advances Competing Property Tax Plans
Brad Johnson May 30, 2023
The two chambers didn't take long to move on their property tax plans after negotiations broke down and sparked the special session.
Special Election to Replace Expelled House Member Bryan Slaton Scheduled for November
Hayden Sparks May 30, 2023
House members expelled former lawmaker Bryan Slaton after an investigative committee accused him of sexual misconduct and other violations.
American Airlines, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Agree to New Lease and Construction of New Terminal
Seth Morehead May 30, 2023
DFW will build a new terminal with 15 gates, completely expand and renovate Terminal c, and expand terminal a for a total of 39 new gates.
Port of Corpus Christi Enters New Era With Retirement of Director Who Oversaw $100 Million Growth
Brad Johnson May 30, 2023
Strawbridge's eight-year tenure oversaw a boom in economic activity moving through the port's channels.
In Pictures: The House Impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton
Daniel Friend May 30, 2023
For the first time in over a hundred years, the Texas House impeached a sitting statewide office-holder. Here are the photos from the day.
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