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.
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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.
88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Files for Texas House Speaker in First Challenge to Incumbent Dade Phelan
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2022
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Calls for Historic Property Tax Cut, 23 Libertarians Remaining on the Ballot Listed, House Chair Accused of ‘Censoring’ Member Press Release
Brad JohnsonSeptember 2, 2022
This week — Gov. Abbott calls for at least a $13.5 billion property tax cut, the Libertarian Party candidates kept on the ballot after a lawsuit are listed, and a state lawmaker feuds with the House Administration chairman.
Civil SocietyHealthcareStatewide NewsRep. Slaton Finds Texas Medical Schools Teach Child Gender Modification to Students
Hudson CallenderAugust 25, 2022
Syllabuses for the listed courses confirm the allegations in Slaton's press release. One syllabus includes understanding "puberty suppression, gender-affirming hormone therapy, surgical options, and mental health support."
87th LegislatureElections 2022Statewide NewsTexas Secretary of State Selects Harris, Guadalupe, Eastland, and Cameron Counties for Random Election Audits
Isaiah MitchellJuly 28, 2022
This procedure is required under Senate Bill (SB) 1, the new Texas election law overhaul passed last year.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRio Grande Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling 68 Illegal Aliens in Onion Shipment
Hayden SparksJuly 20, 2022
The Pharr resident faces a prison sentence of up to five years and a $250,000 fine.
Criminal JusticeFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesAt Least 46 People Found Dead in 18-Wheeler in San Antonio in Apparent Human Smuggling Attempt
Hayden SparksJune 28, 2022
The San Antonio fire chief stated that 16 people, including four teenagers, were found alive and taken to the hospital for treatment.
AudioState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsVideoVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Elected Officials at the Texas GOP Convention
Daniel FriendJune 23, 2022
At the Texas GOP convention, reporters for The Texan talked with elected officials across the Lone Star State.