88th LegislatureTaxes & SpendingNeighboring States, Tribes Receive Billions in Revenue From Legal Casinos
Hayden SparksJuly 26, 2022
Casinos are constitutionally banned in Texas and opponents say legalizing them would have adverse social effects.
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87th Legislature88th LegislatureEducationElections 2022With Speaker Phelan’s Financial Backing, Rep. Glenn Rogers Faces Mike Olcott in North Texas Runoff
Hayden SparksMay 23, 2022
Rep. Glenn Rogers is serving his first term after winning a runoff in 2020. He is now fighting for his seat in a runoff with Mike Olcott.
JudicialState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsState Agrees Redistricting Must Be Considered Again by Texas Lawmakers in 2023
Daniel FriendMarch 18, 2022
In an ongoing redistricting lawsuit, both the state and opponents of the new legislative maps say redistricting must be considered again in 2023.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTexas Lawmakers Conclude Third Special Session of the 87th Legislature
Hayden SparksOctober 19, 2021
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan signaled the third special session could be the last one of the 87th legislature.