This week — The DCCC adds three new districts to its list of targets, state leaders come under fire for budget cuts, and Abbott appoints new judges.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy restricted the use of hydroxychloroquine early in the pandemic, claiming it was to ensure enough was available to those who needed it.
A survey conducted among Texas House members shows that a majority favor precautions such as face mask requirements when the Capitol is reopened for session.
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.
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
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 — lawmakers ask for coronavirus aid to lower appraisals, the governor to intervene in Alamo drama, and an agency to name which businesses were granted regulatory waivers.
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
The Texas House Freedom Caucus announced its "Texas Wastebook" project aimed at highlighting, and then eliminating, wasteful spending.
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.
Texas could face a significant revenue shortfall that would disrupt the ability of the state government to fund its $248 billion biennial budget.
This week — a look at how much money candidates who are now facing a longer ramp-up to their runoff elections had before the primary.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
The HD 47 race is a case study in just how slim margins can be in elections — and how every vote truly does count.
In this edition — Texas Speaker Dennis Bonnen took to radio to apologize for last year's missteps, while still laying blame with Michael Quinn Sullivan.
