State legislators did not renew the plumbers licensing board before the end of the 86th session. Gov. Abbott wants to revive it before it expires.
The post-session study of where state house lawmakers fall on the ideological spectrum has been released by Rice University fellow Mark Jones.
Senior Editor Drew White and Aaron Reitz discuss why he chose to run for office, the proposed Texas Heartbeat Bill, and who he'd cast as "Captain Texan."
The new Speaker and conservative grassroots have engaged in a public war of words after the session, highlighting deep divides within the GOP coalition.
An end-of-session spat between two Republican lawmakers illustrates the ongoing tensions regarding eminent domain issues in Texas.
The embattled nominee was unable to secure the necessary votes in the Senate after a botched voter roll analysis drew heavy criticism from various groups.
Texas' 2020-2021 biennium budget is awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature and is the only piece of legislation that must be passed each session.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
Texas political organizations and interest groups weigh in with mixed feelings about the results of the 86th Legislature.
The 86th Legislature included few pro-life victories, exposing a public rift between lawmakers and activist organizations.
The 86th Legislature budgeted over $11 billion on education, teacher pay-raises, and buying-down property taxes while increasing overall spending by almost $35 billion.
With school finance reform expected to become law later today, the state's standardized test system (STAAR) remains under close scrutiny.
Senior Editor Drew White and State Rep. Kyle Biedermann discuss his life in the Texas Hill Country, his perspective of the ongoing border crisis, and the role the Freedom Caucus has played this session.
The FAA Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the San Antonio City Council decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport contract.
A bill originally aimed at eliminating the 10-Day Rule never made it out of the Calendars Committee in the House despite outcries for reform.
Texas' legislative leaders took a victory lap today on the most pressing issues of the session, unveiling their property tax and school finance reform plan.
Come back for updates on what Governor Abbott has vetoed so far this session.
Polling shows Texas voters expect significant property tax reform by the end of session. Over 50 percent of respondents support a special session if needed.
A mental health bill prioritized by Texas Republican leadership was killed by Rep. Stickland and then resurrected right before the midnight deadline.
Pro-choice activists rallied at the Texas capitol yesterday as pro-life legislation curbing abortion sweeps across the nation.
