“Defunding puts the residents in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities. This is a legislative proposal that will discourage defunding,” said Abbott.
This week — the lieutenant governor expects an extended legislative session, the governor expands the early voting window, and a new commissioner is named.
Harris County voted to extend the county's disaster declaration until August 26, granting Judge Lina Hidalgo continued emergency powers until then.
This week — endorsements from a group headed by a former U.S. attorney general, the “Texas Wastebook’s” first highlight, and an agency commissioner announcing budget cuts.
State leaders called on some Texas agencies to trim budgets by 5 percent after numbers from the comptroller’s office showed tax revenue down $989 million this April compared to 2019.
With tax revenues declining, cities and counties may look to raise property taxes above the 3.5 percent threshold instituted by SB 2 thanks to a loophole in the law.
The request sent to most state agencies anticipates a shortfall in the state's revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic and government-mandated lockdown.
It’s been 69 days since Texas’ first diagnosed case of coronavirus. While state officials have disseminated information, confusion has complicated enforcement measures.
Residents of Harris County are now required to wear face coverings in public effective Monday, April 27 with few exceptions.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
Earlier today, Gov. Abbott met with state and federal health officials to discuss a contingency plan for mitigating the effects and spread of the coronavirus in Texas.
After KXAN exposed TRS's new lease downtown, members of the Texas legislature have decided to hold hearings on the matter during the interim.
This Austin-area swing district, currently held by State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin), will likely play a pivotal role in determining who controls the Texas House.
President Trump visited Austin on Sunday to tout recent progress on trade deals before the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual gathering.
On Friday, an appellate court granted an emergency motion, requiring Cook Children's to continue providing life sustaining treatment to Tinslee Lewis throughout the appeals process.
Armed citizens stopped a madman from killing more people, and two recent changes in state law may have contributed to their ability to save the congregation.
The county's move continues the trend of pushing back against gun control chatter from lawmakers and political figures in both parties.
The freshman Democrat engaged with 200 constituents Sunday evening on a host of topics including impeachment, healthcare, and energy policy.
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of three key State House special elections and Lt. Governor Patrick takes aim at a state agency.
Although the resolution requested by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia to support so-called "universal background checks" was not placed on the agenda this week, it could be brought up at a later meeting.
