88th LegislatureLawmakers, Texas GOP Factions Weigh In Ahead of Paxton Impeachment Vote
Brad JohnsonMay 26, 2023
One national figure who has not weighed in — and who endorsed Paxton in last year’s primary — is former president Donald Trump.
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88th LegislatureHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsWhere Emergency Powers Reform, Vaccine Mandates Ban Stand in the Texas Legislature
Matt StringerMay 18, 2023
Texas has remained under COVID-19 emergency orders for three years and legislation to reform the state’s disaster laws has yet to pass.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationState HouseStatewide NewsEducation Saving Accounts, ‘Parental Empowerment Program’ Hear Testimony in House Public Education Committee
Cameron AbramsApril 12, 2023
A hearing on school choice options including education saving accounts endured 12 hours of testimony from both supporters and opponents.
88th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas House Approves $300 Billion Budget Draft After Expediting Amendment Process
Brad JohnsonApril 10, 2023
The budget now moves to the Senate, where the upper chamber will make its changes before the legislation must be reconciled in conference committee.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Phelan Returns Serve on Appraisal Cap, New Gender Modification Ban Signers Listed, House Abuzz over ‘Texas Honey’ Restriction
Brad JohnsonMarch 31, 2023
This week — Speaker Phelan counters Senate criticism of House priority, the members now backing a gender modification ban who didn’t last session are listed, and a bill to regulate “Texas Honey” labeling draws first House floor debate.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsCarroll ISD Votes to Leave the Texas Association of School Boards
Cameron AbramsMarch 28, 2023
After urging from Texas lawmakers, Carroll ISD voted to pass a resolution that would have them separate from TASB in 2024.
Civil SocietyEducationIssuesCarroll ISD Announces Resolution to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
Cameron AbramsMarch 24, 2023
After urging from Texas legislators, Carroll ISD will have a vote to determine if they will leave the Texas Association of School Boards in 2024.
88th LegislatureHealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsEmergency Powers Reform, Vaccine Mandate Bans Considered in Texas Legislature
Matt StringerMarch 23, 2023
Several bills reining in the emergency powers used in the state’s response to COVID-19 are progressing through the legislative process.
Local NewsTransportationTexas Legislators File Bills to Increase Reporting Requirements, Revoke Eminent Domain for High-Speed Rail Projects
Kim RobertsMarch 7, 2023
Representatives of districts along the proposed route have filed bills reining in the power of the rail company and imposing reporting requirements.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesU.S. Supreme Court Cancels Oral Argument in Title 42 Border Security Case
Hayden SparksFebruary 17, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tried to end the use of Title 42 last year, but that effort was quickly scuttled in the courts.
88th LegislatureEducationStatewide NewsTexas Legislator Asks Abbott to Include School Choice, Gender Modification Ban Among Emergency Items
Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2023
Gov. Abbott is set to announce his emergency item list next week when he delivers his State of the State address.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsLawmakers Urge School Districts to End Tax-Funded Membership in Texas Association of School Boards
Holly HansenJanuary 31, 2023
Prompted by controversial transgender guidelines, a coalition of lawmakers want public schools to stop paying dues to the private association.