The amendment would let lawmakers decide to meet for a special session to address a disaster instead of depending on the governor's orders.
This week — here’s a look at what’s happening in Texas politics during the first week of the 87th legislative session.
After a day filled with amendments and debate, the Texas House sets its rules before adjourning for two weeks.
State lawmakers discussed challenges faced by charter schools and Texas public education as a whole at a pre-session policy event in Austin this week.
In a move that will help Republicans pass legislation, the Texas Senate lowered the requirement of a supermajority from 19 to 18.
“Implicit bias” training for peace officers would be mandatory under new law.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Texas state legislature will finalize its rules this week and adjourn until January 26.
The Texas House of Representatives elected Rep. Dade Phelan as its new speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
According to a new attorney general opinion, remote floor voting will likely not hold up to legal scrutiny.
The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.
The dire fiscal straits projected last July have improved substantially, but the Texas comptroller still projects a nearly $1 billion shortfall at the end of this biennium.
Here's a look at legislation concerning mail ballots filed ahead of Texas' 87th Legislative Session.
Two state representatives, one Democrat and one Republican, have filed proposals to have the body meet annually instead of every two years.
Dutton's bill would cut down on the list of places where big knives are restricted — a piece of code he wrote.
Legislation introduced by Sen. Paul Bettencourt takes aim at a collection of African art a Harris County commissioner has stored and maintained at taxpayer expense.
Just over a week before the 87th Legislative Session is set to begin, leadership of both chambers has issued coronavirus protocols for entry.
Here's a look at legislation taking aim at Texas' emergency powers for this upcoming session.
A special election for Texas House District 68 will be held on Saturday, January 23.
The proposed bill would bar government officials at all levels in Texas from shutting down houses of worship.
Stances taken by Republican Party of Texas Chairman Allen West have spurred irritation among some of the party faithful, but the conflict is emblematic of a broader intra-party dispute.
