Republican state legislators have filed bills that would codify a court ruling that halted Harris County plans to send unsolicited absentee or mail ballot applications to all voters.
This week — a senator calls out a state agency, GOP leaders go to blows, and a legislator weighs in on COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming legislative session.
Pre-legislative session bill filing has begun. Check out some notable legislation submitted in the first week.
Here’s a look at the gun-related legislation proposed in Texas ahead of the start of the legislative session in January.
The most important state Senate race in Texas went the Democrat's way as Sen. Pete Flores was unseated by Rep. Roland Gutierrez.
The court ruled 2-1 that requiring abortion providers to "cause fetal demise" inside the womb, instead of on the way out, is burdensome.
This week — legislators look to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, Texas legislative districts are ranked from red to blue, and more campaign ads launch.
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
In the heated special election race, Drew Springer and Shelley Luther fell short of receiving a majority of the vote and will go on to face each other in a runoff election.
Shelley Luther and state Rep. Drew Springer have both spent over $600,000 in the heated race for the solid Republican North Texas seat.
This week — a gun control group launches new ads for Texas House candidates, a former Texas speaker weighs in on mail-in ballots, and this week’s campaign spots are compiled.
Rep. Matt Krause and Sen. Bryan Hughes circulated a letter signed by legislators of both parties requesting of Governor Abbott an adjustment in bar/restaurant requirements.
The East Texas state senator has requested a special legislative session and urged the governor to move toward a different strategy for combating COVID-19.
A Republican state senator from East Texas came out with a strong statement against Governor Abbott's altering his position on mandatory face coverings.
The Texan asked Texas Senate members to state their position on whether they support proposals falling under the umbrella call to "defund the police."
While the Texas Municipal League asserts localities are exempt from the new limits, state leaders maintain the opposite and are applying pressure to prevent increases in the first place.
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
This week — A look at the letters legislators are writing during the coronavirus pandemic, and the issues they're focusing on.
This week — a proposal that could incentivize officials to avoid shutting down nonessential businesses, local government coronavirus responses, and capitol staff to help workforce commission.
Because of the statewide disaster declaration, local taxing entities will be able to raise property taxes above the thresholds instituted by SB 2.
