88th LegislatureHouse Versus Senate, Record Surplus, Classroom Clashes: 2023 Texas Legislative Session Themes to Watch
Brad JohnsonJanuary 2, 2023
Here's a review of things to watch as the 88th legislative session runs its course in 2023.
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IssuesUvalde, Border Troubles, and a Landmark Court Ruling: Top Texas Political Stories of 2022
Brad JohnsonDecember 30, 2022
Here's a review of the top stories in Texas politics this year.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationTexas Legislator Files Prohibition Against Higher Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offices
Brad JohnsonDecember 20, 2022
The legislation is part of a broader rebuke of public universities and the curriculum themes they've been accused of professing.
88th LegislatureTaxes & SpendingSpending Cap Draws ‘Creative’ Proposal by Lt. Governor Patrick for 2024-25 Budget
Brad JohnsonDecember 9, 2022
The only constitutional requirement of the Texas Legislature every session is to pass a biennial budget.
Statewide NewsTexas Governor Directs State to Ban Chinese-Owned TikTok on Government Devices
Brad JohnsonDecember 7, 2022
The directive comes alongside similar ones from South Dakota and Maryland.
88th LegislatureIssuesTaxes & SpendingHouston Democrat Files Bill to Place Casinos, Sports Betting on Statewide Ballot
Hayden SparksDecember 5, 2022
Sen. Carol Alvarado filed a joint resolution to legalize a limited number of casinos and authorize a sports wagering program in Texas.
88th LegislatureCriminal JusticeEducationHealthcareImmigration & BorderTaxes & SpendingLt. Governor Unveils Broad 2023 Priorities, Constitutional Amendment Maneuver to Avoid Busting Spending Cap
Brad JohnsonNovember 30, 2022
The Texas Legislature convenes in January and faces decisions on how much of a record surplus to spend, how much to set aside, and what to spend it on.
88th LegislatureStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingHistoric Surplus, Property Taxes Drive Disagreement in the Texas Capitol
Brad JohnsonNovember 21, 2022
Inflation has spurred a record-setting influx of consumption tax collections to the state, and legislators will now debate how to spend it.
Elections 2022IssuesLocal NewsNueces County Voters Oust Democratic County Judge Barbara Canales, Electing Republican Connie Scott
Hayden SparksNovember 9, 2022
Connie Scott is a former Republican member of the Texas House who served one term before losing to Democrat Rep. Abel Herrero.
Elections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Defeats Democrat Mike Collier, Wins Third Term as State’s Second-in-Charge
Hayden SparksNovember 8, 2022
Patrick previously defeated Collier in the 2018 lieutenant governor’s race.
Elections 2022FederalIssuesU.S. Rep. Cuellar Rips ‘Blatantly False Ad’ by Republican Cassy Garcia on Questionable Campaign Donation
Hayden SparksNovember 3, 2022
Republican Cassy Garcia said the campaign donation, which was made over 15 years ago, is “part of a troubling pattern.”
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Previous Margins of Victory for Statewide Incumbents Seeking Re-Election
Brad JohnsonOctober 28, 2022
This week — Here’s a list of the margins of victory for each statewide incumbent seeking re-election the last time they were on the ballot.