Austin, TX, January 24, 2019 —
Homeless Outreach Group Asks City of Dallas to ‘Resolve Catch-22’ Outlawing Temporary Shelters Near Downtown
Isaiah Mitchell 18 hours ago
Other than in certain city-owned facilities, temporary shelters cannot operate within a half-mile of downtown Dallas.
Texas Congressman Kevin Brady Announces Retirement
Daniel Friend April 14, 2021
Texas Congressman Kevin Brady announced that he will retire after completing his final term as the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Lawmaker Looks to Abolish Property Tax Incentives Utilized by Texas School Districts
Brad Johnson April 14, 2021
Certain school district property tax incentives would be eliminated from state code if a bill filed in the Texas House were to pass.
Power Plant Maintenance Coincides with Cold Front Delay to Stress Grid, Says ERCOT
Brad Johnson April 13, 2021
A delayed cold front caused temperatures to remain higher longer than expected which caused slim margins on Texas' power grid.
Disaster Act Reform Package Approved by Texas Senate, Moves to House
Daniel Friend April 13, 2021
A constitutional amendment to reform the Texas Disaster Act to require more legislative oversight was passed by the Senate in a 30 to 1 vote.
Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation to Strike Down MLB Antitrust Exemptions
Daniel Friend April 13, 2021
In response to the MLB criticizing Georgia’s election legislation, Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing to strike down antitrust protections that the sports league currently enjoys.
Texas, Missouri Attorneys General Sue Biden Administration to Reimplement ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
Hayden Sparks April 13, 2021
The states allege that the decision to end the Migrant Protection Protocols was “arbitrary and capricious.”
Elimination of Main Property Tax Rate Component Considered by Texas House Committee
Brad Johnson April 13, 2021
The Maintenance and Operations rate is the main factor in the property taxes citizens pay, and a new bill aims to eliminate it for school districts.
First In-Person Civil Jury Trial Held in Tarrant County Since Coronavirus Closures
Kim Roberts April 13, 2021
After nearly a year of delayed justice, Tarrant County is working to reinstate civil jury trials and reduce the backlog of cases caused by COVID-19.
Voices of Texas
VIDEO: Railroad Commissioner-Elect Jim Wright on His Victory and Coming Job
Jim Wright joins reporter Brad Johnson on The Texan's "Voices of Texas" podcast to discuss his rise in Texas politics and the state's energy sector.
VIDEO: Sen. Ted Cruz on President Trump’s Supreme Court Pick to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"What I think is critical is that we confirm this justice before election day...in case there is litigation challenging the election, and I am confident we will do that and confirm this nominee," said Cruz.
VIDEO: Dr. Robin Armstrong Explains Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Coronavirus
“It’s interesting that people have made it a political discussion — I don’t care about hydroxychloroquine either way,” said Dr. Robin Armstrong.
VIDEO: Austin Homelessness Podcast with Matt Mackowiak and Brad Johnson
Members of The Texan's reporting team discuss the homelessness crisis in Austin with Matt Mackowiak, the President of Potomac Strategy Group, Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party, and, most recently, the founder of Save Austin Now.
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