This week — the lieutenant governor forms a committee to study UT’s conference change, a lawmaker asks Paxton to weigh in on the quorum break, and a GOP staffer challenges a Democrat.
Sen. Rand Paul endorses Don Huffines for governor, Texas DPS gives an update on Operation Lone Star, and Abbott dismisses reinstatement of mask and lockdown mandates.
This week — a list of the status of Texas Democratic lawmakers during the quorum break.
This week — a lawmaker rallies behind a special session property tax cut, Governor Abbott announces massive fundraising haul, and the state’s accountant unveils optimistic biennial revenue update.
This week — Ken Paxton is optimistic about a Trump endorsement, conservative legislators call for special session additions, and a progressive coalition is formed to oppose GOP election reform.
This week — a special session agenda update, Sid Miller announces his re-election run, and legislators renew calls for Medicaid expansion.
This week — Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy released its legislative ranking for the 87th Regular Session.
This week — the lieutenant governor is criticized by a conservative House member, the governor tempers a veto threat, and the revival of a property tax abatement program is floated.
This week — a look at Texas politics as the 87th Regular Legislative Session closes out.
This week — a group of Republicans vote to kill the taxpayer-funded lobbying ban, House and Senate bicker over session accomplishments, and the staffer at the center of the lobbyist date-rape drug false allegations resigns.
This week — the state budget is finalized, a former state senator opts to leave a University of Houston position, and a House Democrat weighs in on Abbott's unemployment benefit decision.
This week — a mask mandate prohibition fails on the floor, speculation continues over the attorney general primary, and a “resign-to-run” requirement for party officials passes the House.
This week — property rights at center of Texas House exchange, 10 Democrats vote for police "defunding" punishment, Abbott warns of border security cost.
This week — Sid Miller jumps into puberty blocker debate, alcohol-to-go nears the finish line, and budget conference committee begins.
This week — Abbott talks constitutional carry, campaign ads make waves in the 6th Congression District , and the homeless camping ban gains the governor's support.
This week — puberty blockers are discussed on the floor again, the House budget debate is scheduled for next week, and a think-tank regains a senior advisor.
This week — Abbott's emergency items make progress, Dan Patrick draws a familiar challenger, and federal aid leaves a question mark over budget discussions.
This week — a look at the state budget, votes on utility reform bills, and agency budget requests.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
This week — a look at Texas politics during the week of the Ides of March.
