86th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsRep. Poncho Nevárez Admits to Possession of Cocaine After Affidavit Surfaces
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2019
Prior to the affidavit going public, Nevárez announced he would not be seeking reelection last week.
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86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsConservative Leaders Urge Abbott to Call Special Session, Adopt Lone Star Agenda
Kim RobertsOctober 30, 2019
Leading conservative groups gathered outside Dallas and called on Governor Abbott to hold a special session focused on nearly a dozen legislative items.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsRep. Dustin Burrows Endorsed by Governor Abbott Despite Empower Texans Controversy
McKenzie DiLulloAugust 22, 2019
Governor Abbott has endorsed embattled Rep. Dustin Burrows' reelection bid after the Lubbock Republican resigned as chair of the House GOP Caucus.
IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsSpeaker Bonnen Apologizes for Saying ‘Terrible Things’ as Fallout from Empower Texans Recording Continues
McKenzie DiLulloAugust 6, 2019
Speaker Dennis Bonnen sent an email to House members to apologize for statements he made in a meeting with Michael Quinn Sullivan and Rep. Dustin Burrows.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseHouse Expected to Strip Paper Audit from Election Integrity Bill
Katie FisherMay 15, 2019
The House is expected to strip language from an election integrity bill that would require a paper audit of electronic voting machines in future elections.