FederalWays and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs: A List of the Texas Congressional Delegation’s Committee Assignments
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
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TransportationPotential Funding for Texas Central High Speed Rail in New Federal Infrastructure Bill
Kim RobertsJuly 10, 2020
An infrastructure bill recently passed in the House could provide financial benefits and funding to Texas Central, a high-speed rail project.
FederalTexas Representatives Divided Along Party Lines on Unprecedented House Proxy Voting
Daniel FriendMay 27, 2020
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
FederalIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingHead Start Projects in Dallas Awarded $8.4 Million Grant, GAO Report Cites Concerns Over Fraud in the Program
Kim RobertsFebruary 24, 2020
The federal pre-K and child care program currently serves about 940 kids in Dallas County. However, multiple studies have questioned the program's impact amid recent reports of fraud.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
FederalIssuesDemocrat-Backed “Two-State Solution” Between Israelis and Palestinians Heads to House Floor
Sarah McConnellDecember 4, 2019
A House resolution advocating a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians heads to the floor this week with strong support from Texas Democrats.
The third impeachment attempt by the Texas Democrat since President Trump took office was effectively defeated on Wednesday.