State HouseState SenateFocus Turns to Texas House Leadership on Legislation to Ban Child Gender Modification
Matt StringerJanuary 27, 2023
One member of the Texas House says he doesn't know where key leaders will stand on the issue this session.
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87th Legislature88th LegislatureState HouseState SenateDan Patrick Accuses Lawmaker of ‘Revisionist History’ Blaming Senate for Child Gender Modification Ban Failure
Matt StringerJanuary 19, 2023
The lieutenant governor blasted a state representative’s claim placing blame on the senate for failing to pass a ban on child gender modification.
88th LegislatureHealthcareState HouseState SenateDan Patrick Says Abortion Law Exceptions Unlikely This Legislative Session
Matt StringerJanuary 16, 2023
In a television interview, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled no interest in revisiting the state’s strict abortion ban.
88th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsTexas House Adopts Session Rules, Kills Proposals to Ban or Restrict Democratic Chairs
Brad JohnsonJanuary 11, 2023
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
State HouseStatewide NewsDade Phelan Wins Second Term as Texas House Speaker
Hayden SparksJanuary 10, 2023
Phelan faced opposition from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who objected to his appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
88th LegislatureState HouseState SenateProperty Tax Exemptions, Marijuana, Power Grid on Tarrant County Legislative Delegation Proposals
Kim RobertsJanuary 4, 2023
Tarrant County’s representatives in the Texas Legislature have held important chairmanships in past sessions and likely will again.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingQuorum Reduction, Term Limits, Convention of States Among Constitutional Amendments Filed by State Rep. Vasut
Brad JohnsonNovember 23, 2022
The legislator has filed nine constitutional amendments ahead of the 2023 session, which must pass the Legislature and statewide referendum.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationHealthcareState HouseState SenateIllegal Voting Felonies, ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ and School Choice Among Bills Filed on First Day of Pre-Filing
Brad JohnsonNovember 16, 2022
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
88th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseLegislative Musical Chairs: Texas House Turnover and New Faces Set the Table for 2023 Session
Brad JohnsonNovember 11, 2022
After an interim of turnover, the Texas House is set to feature many new faces as Republicans obtained a net gain of two seats.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyElections 2022Local NewsState HouseRep. Lacey Hull Wins Second Term in Texas House, Defeats Democratic Challenger Stephanie Morales
Holly HansenNovember 10, 2022
In unofficial election results, Hull touted a healthy 14-point margin over her Democratic challenger.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022Local NewsState HouseRepublican DeAyala Cruises to Victory in Race to Replace Retiring Murphy in Houston-Area District
Holly HansenNovember 10, 2022
Despite the three-way contest for the Houston-area state House district, DeAyala captured more than 61 percent of the vote.
88th LegislatureState HouseVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Rep. Tony Tinderholt on Bid for Texas House Speaker
Daniel FriendNovember 10, 2022
Rep. Tony Tinderholt joins senior reporter Hayden Sparks to discuss his bid for the Texas House Speaker that he recently announced.