The incendiary remarks made by Rep. Rick Miller--and his subsequent decision to not seek reelection--is just the latest in seemingly never-ending Texas House drama.
This week in The Back Mic-- a look at the controversy surrounding a Texas GOP memo that leaked, Texas House interim committee charges, and a new senate committee.
Another state representative called for Rep. Poncho Nevárez to step down from his leadership positions. The embattled chairman is set to receive his state pension if he completes his term.
This week in the Back Mic--Governor Abbott endorses targets on Bonnen's list, a new PAC launched by Karl Rove, and an advocacy group endorses against the Governor’s pick.
Though enveloped by controversy involving cocaine, Rep. Poncho Nevarez has not been removed from his chairmanship that directly oversees law enforcement.
Leading conservative groups gathered outside Dallas and called on Governor Abbott to hold a special session focused on nearly a dozen legislative items.
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's various lists.
After a Texas Rangers investigation and political fallout, the Brazoria County District Attorney announced no criminal charges would be brought against Speaker Bonnen.
In the aftermath of a recording in which a quid pro quo was offered to a grassroots leader, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will not seek re-election.
The political juggernaut is stepping into Texas politics, launching a new scorecard designed to grade state legislators on their adherence to fiscal conservatism and limited government.
Here are this week's updates, including snippets from the recording of the once private meeting between Michael Quinn Sullivan and Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
After months of drama and speculation, the recording of Speaker Dennis Bonnen's quid pro quo has been made public by Michael Quinn Sullivan.
In this edition, Michael Quinn Sullivan to release Bonnen audio, Rep. Kay Granger on abortion and Trump, and Rep. Donna Howard launches campaign offensive.
Officials from Texas A&M, the Army Futures Command, and Sen. Cornyn announced a $65 million cooperative agreement for a new military combat development complex in central Texas.
Republican state representatives Tom Oliverson and Valoree Swanson fielded questions on gun control and the Speaker controversy in Tomball last night.
Following the horrific mass murders in El Paso and Odessa, Governor Abbott's task force released its report intended to prevent future mass shootings.
After the recent mass shootings, state and federal Democrats are openly embracing gun control measures as Republicans look for alternative proposals to prevent future atrocities.
Governor Abbott has endorsed embattled Rep. Dustin Burrows' reelection bid after the Lubbock Republican resigned as chair of the House GOP Caucus.
The election for chair of the Republican Party of Texas will take place just five and a half months before the 2020 general election.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
