This week, Texas' House and Senate unveiled their baseline budgets for this session. Both are remarkably similar as the budget debate begins.
This week — here’s a look at what’s happening in Texas politics during Presidential Inauguration Week.
The latest campaign finance reports show that Texas' top statewide officials raised high amounts in the latter half of 2020.
After a day filled with amendments and debate, the Texas House sets its rules before adjourning for two weeks.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Texas state legislature will finalize its rules this week and adjourn until January 26.
According to a new attorney general opinion, remote floor voting will likely not hold up to legal scrutiny.
The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.
The dire fiscal straits projected last July have improved substantially, but the Texas comptroller still projects a nearly $1 billion shortfall at the end of this biennium.
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
Just over a week before the 87th Legislative Session is set to begin, leadership of both chambers has issued coronavirus protocols for entry.
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.
The legislature cannot appropriate higher than a seven percent increase in general revenue spending for the next biennium when the body convenes in January.
This week — the staffing lineup is announced for the presumptive speaker’s team, legislators pen a pro-Second Amendment letter, and rumors about COVID-19 restrictions in the capitol swirl.
Rep. Matt Krause will campaign to lead Texas House Republicans, replacing Rep. Stephanie Klick.
Without getting too deep into the weeds, here’s a look at the marijuana-related legislation proposed for the upcoming session in Texas so far.
Property taxes were among the top two foci last session, but as the legislature prepares to convene in January the issue's status is less clear.
With a bipartisan coalition of support, Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) is set to become the next speaker of the Texas House when the body convenes in January.
This week — a senator calls out a state agency, GOP leaders go to blows, and a legislator weighs in on COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming legislative session.
Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
State Rep. Geanie Morrison has dropped out of the race for Texas House Speaker, paving the way for Rep. Dade Phelan to ascend to the position.
