The Texas House began voting on agency sunset legislation this week, first approving the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners that caused a post-session stir in 2019 after it was not renewed.
A majority of Americans are concerned about illegal immigration and disapprove of Biden’s handling of immigration and border security.
Two Republicans want to keep the story as it's been told. One Democrat wants respect for a tribe that called the mission home.
With resolutions left pending, the Texas House Administration Committee will leave the lower chamber’s mask mandate in place for the time being.
The bill cites a recent dissent by Justice Clarence Thomas: “The constitution does not constrain the States’ ability to regulate or even prohibit abortion.”
Democrat Vicente Gonzalez requested a meeting with President Biden to discuss ways to address the surge on the border.
The members of Congress said “there will be unnecessary deaths at our southern border” if Biden does not act.
The East Texas Republican wants to name the state’s portion of the project the “President Donald J. Trump Wall.”
Some Democrats have put Confederate monuments in their crosshairs, though Slaton’s bill also nods in a different direction: the Alamo.
Austin's camping and laying policy has divided the city's elected officials and much of its constituency since its inception in July 2019.
Universities charge citizens from other states more than some students "not authorized under federal statute to be present" in the U.S.
The proposal would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. In 2019, the legislation died in a committee chaired by a Democrat.
After a day filled with amendments and debate, the Texas House sets its rules before adjourning for two weeks.
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
With Biedermann's resignation, the conservative caucus will be down to eight returning members for the 87th Legislative Session.
This week — a candidate will file legislation to limit the governor’s executive power, two Texas Democrats speak at the national convention, and lawmakers request flexibility for religious visits at long-term care facilities.
Candidates endorsed by Gov. Abbott in the runoffs saw mixed results, with those running for open seats coming out on top and those already in office losing.
GOP challengers Bryan Slaton and Shelby Slawson have secured electoral victory after routs of their incumbent opponents.
This week — developments in hot runoff races, including Gov. Abbott clashing with a retiring lawmaker, new attack ads, and endorsements from former rivals.
Rep. Dan Flynn faced off against businessman Bryan Slaton for a third time as the State House race moves toward a May runoff.
