The budget now moves to the Senate, where the upper chamber will make its changes before the legislation must be reconciled in conference committee.
This week — here’s a breakdown of how the Texas House voted in its first test on school choice.
With five Democrats joining, House Republicans approved a funding increase to the state's Alternatives to Abortion program.
Nearly two-thirds of the Texas House voted for the amendment and against the issue that the governor and lieutenant governor have made a top prioirity.
"Budget night" in the House allows members to try and tack on hundreds of amendments, though most are summarily killed.
The Texas House has remained the big question for proponents of school choice reform with its membership's position in flux.
Connie Scott is a former Republican member of the Texas House who served one term before losing to Democrat Rep. Abel Herrero.
Some Democrats announced today that they would return their pay to the treasury. Others had already begun the process.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
This week — a look at Texas politics as the 87th Regular Legislative Session closes out.
This week — property rights at center of Texas House exchange, 10 Democrats vote for police "defunding" punishment, Abbott warns of border security cost.
