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.
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.
Pro-choice activists rallied at the Texas capitol yesterday as pro-life legislation curbing abortion sweeps across the nation.
The concealed-carry legislation is a direct response to a spate of horrific shootings in houses of worship that have occurred over the past several years.
Rep. Trent Ashby's amendment, supported by some Republicans and a majority of Democrats, gutted a GOP bill that would have banned taxpayer-funded lobbying.
