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Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
The proposal would ban abortions after a heartbeat is detected. In 2019, the legislation died in a committee chaired by a Democrat.
Though the Freedom Caucus' roster has changed since its inception in 2017, the group enters another legislative session with its founding goal in mind.
Quelling some fears of a completely virtual or closed session, state leaders announced that the capitol will open eight days before session begins.
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.
Rep. Matt Krause will campaign to lead Texas House Republicans, replacing Rep. Stephanie Klick.
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.
Rep. Dade Phelan announced he all but secured the Texas House speakership the day after Republicans maintained their majority in the chamber.
This week — a detailed look at the plot points in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
With Biedermann's resignation, the conservative caucus will be down to eight returning members for the 87th Legislative Session.
Thompson is the longest-serving woman in the Texas House and the first candidate of either party to enter the race for the speakership.
This week — The DCCC adds three new districts to its list of targets, state leaders come under fire for budget cuts, and Abbott appoints new judges.
“Defunding puts the residents in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities. This is a legislative proposal that will discourage defunding,” said Abbott.
After an overwhelming win in Tuesday's runoff, former Angleton City Councilman Cody Vasut will become the next representative for House District 25.
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.