87th LegislatureState HouseTexas House Members Take Stock of Speaker Dade Phelan’s First Session
Speaker Dade Phelan found himself in the crosshairs of his counterpart across the rotunda after priority legislation faltered at the last minute.
Speaker Dade Phelan found himself in the crosshairs of his counterpart across the rotunda after priority legislation faltered at the last minute.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, saying the federal government has left requests for assistance “unanswered.”
The Texas legislature approved its 2022-2023 budget roadmap which contains a 5.5 percent increase in general spending.
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin has endorsed Republican Don Huffines, a former state senator who is challenging Gov. Greg Abbott.
While enforcement encounters remained high in April, the number of encounters in Texas barely moved compared to March.
"When we talk about the battle, when we talk about Texas independence, we need to refer to the Texas Declaration of Independence."
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) said Republicans are counting on voters, the “lowest level of local control,” to reach out to lawmakers.
Heartbeat legislation bans abortions after a heartbeat can be detected, typically occurring around 6 to 12 gestational weeks.
Texas is on its way to designating itself as a “Second Amendment sanctuary,” but the state House or Senate must first consider legislation passed by the other chamber.
After passing the House on Thursday, the state's budget will likely now move to a conference committee to hammer out differences between the two chambers' versions.
Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton filed an amendment to the proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium.
This week — puberty blockers are discussed on the floor again, the House budget debate is scheduled for next week, and a think-tank regains a senior advisor.