88th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsChildren in Attendance at Drag Event in North Texas
Cameron Abrams6 hours ago
Drag shows with children present are continuing to occur in Texas, garnering increasing calls from legislators to ban such events.
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State HouseState SenateFocus Turns to Texas House Leadership on Legislation to Ban Child Gender Modification
Matt StringerJanuary 27, 2023
One member of the Texas House says he doesn't know where key leaders will stand on the issue this session.
88th LegislatureIssuesStatewide NewsRepublicans File Election Bills to Bolster Fraud Prosecutions After Court Strips Attorney General’s Power
Hayden SparksJanuary 17, 2023
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decided in 2021 that the attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute suspected election crimes.
88th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsTexas House Adopts Session Rules, Kills Proposals to Ban or Restrict Democratic Chairs
Brad JohnsonJanuary 11, 2023
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
88th LegislatureIssuesSpeaker Phelan Lists Property Tax Relief, Criminal Justice Reform, Border Security on Texas House Priority List
Hayden SparksJanuary 10, 2023
The Texas House reelected Phelan as speaker by a vote of 143 to 3.
State HouseStatewide NewsDade Phelan Wins Second Term as Texas House Speaker
Hayden SparksJanuary 10, 2023
Phelan faced opposition from Rep. Tony Tinderholt, who objected to his appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
88th LegislatureImmigration & BorderIssuesDays Before Texas Legislature Convenes, Abbott Reports 340,000 Illegal Aliens Arrested via Operation Lone Star
Hayden SparksJanuary 9, 2023
Since the last time Texas lawmakers met, federal officials have reported a record-setting fiscal year of encounters with illegal aliens.
88th LegislatureFederal Judge Prohibits Enforcement of State Restriction on Spending in Texas House Speaker Race
Brad JohnsonJanuary 3, 2023
The ruling comes as the plaintiffs and TEC were engaged in settlement discussions.
88th LegislatureSpeaker Phelan Endorsed by House GOP Caucus in 78 to 6 Vote
Brad JohnsonDecember 5, 2022
GOP members of the 2023 Texas House voted by secret ballot for their preference to lead the chamber as speaker during the 88th legislative session.
88th LegislatureFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingTexas Lawmakers Introduce Proposed Border Security Compact With Other States
Hayden SparksNovember 24, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has coordinated border security efforts with other states, including Florida, which sent guardsmen for Operation Lone Star.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationHealthcareState HouseState SenateIllegal Voting Felonies, ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ and School Choice Among Bills Filed on First Day of Pre-Filing
Brad JohnsonNovember 16, 2022
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
88th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseLegislative Musical Chairs: Texas House Turnover and New Faces Set the Table for 2023 Session
Brad JohnsonNovember 11, 2022
After an interim of turnover, the Texas House is set to feature many new faces as Republicans obtained a net gain of two seats.