A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
The House Ways and Means Committee considered two notable property tax-related bills, each amplifying the focus on voter consent for tax increases.
The hearing examined a committee substitute of the bill, which would create a 10-person “Legislative Oversight Committee” that could end a pandemic disaster declaration.
The pandemic brought to light a loophole in 2019's Senate Bill 2 that legislators are now hoping to close.
Rep. Burrows filed a bill to create new guidelines for a pandemic response that solidifies the approach Gov. Abbott took to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting criticism from some conservatives. Here’s a look at the debate and what’s inside.
Use of the property tax disaster loophole could be restricted under a new Texas House bill that aims to curb tax increases during a pandemic.
Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
Rep. Matt Krause will campaign to lead Texas House Republicans, replacing Rep. Stephanie Klick.
This week — a detailed look at the plot points in the race to replace outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
The city says the ordinance would violate the Texas Constitution. A petition may force the city council to vote publicly.
State legislators and activists have urged Lubbock to become a "Sanctuary City for the Unborn" before a Planned Parenthood facility is built.
Despite passing a resolution to use the disaster declaration loophole, the commissioners court has announced it will pursue the no-new-revenue property tax rate.
Due to tax revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic and government shutdowns, a number of localities are looking to raise property taxes above the rate set by the legislature.
While the Texas Municipal League asserts localities are exempt from the new limits, state leaders maintain the opposite and are applying pressure to prevent increases in the first place.
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.
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.
Here are this week's updates, including snippets from the recording of the once private meeting between Michael Quinn Sullivan and Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
