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.
The request sent to most state agencies anticipates a shortfall in the state's revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic and government-mandated lockdown.
While businesses are having to make cuts to stay afloat, many governmental entities have not followed suit despite an impending revenue shortfall.
A tax assessor-collector and a city councilman will face-off in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
In this edition — Texas Speaker Dennis Bonnen took to radio to apologize for last year's missteps, while still laying blame with Michael Quinn Sullivan.
After a striking controversy, Speaker Dennis Bonnen decided against running for reelection. Ro'vin Garrett and Cody Vasut are set to vie for the seat in May.
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.
This week — potential Senate District 14 candidates, committee assignments for the Texas House's newly minted members, and Bernie Sanders rallies in Texas.
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
This week — more presidential candidates campaign in state legislative races, the battle for Rep. Mike Lang's seat heats up, and Bonnghazi continues.
A quid pro quo, an envelope of cocaine, and Beto O'Rourke's presidential bust — Here's a look at the stories that rocked Texas politics this year.
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.
