State SenateNew Members, New Dynamics for Texas Senate in 88th Regular Legislative Session
Matt StringerJanuary 10, 2023
A large group of freshmen senators is changing up the political landscape in the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature.
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88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesResults Suggest Democrat Morgan LaMantia, Republican Janie Lopez Victorious in South Texas by Thin Margins
Hayden SparksNovember 10, 2022
Rep. Alex Dominguez unsuccessfully ran in the Texas Senate district being vacated by fellow Brownsville Democrat Sen. Eddie Lucio.
Elections 2022FederalIssuesU.S. Rep. Cuellar Rips ‘Blatantly False Ad’ by Republican Cassy Garcia on Questionable Campaign Donation
Hayden SparksNovember 3, 2022
Republican Cassy Garcia said the campaign donation, which was made over 15 years ago, is “part of a troubling pattern.”
Elections 2022Immigration & BorderIssuesAttorney for Democrat Mike Collier Demands Stations Cancel Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s ‘False’ Campaign Ad
Hayden SparksOctober 26, 2022
Mike Collier’s team is crying foul after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign produced an advertisement accusing him of supporting “open borders.”
87th LegislatureElections 2022EnergyIssuesPatrick Campaign Blasts ‘Smear Piece’ on Investments in Firm He Criticized for ‘Boycotting’ Oil and Gas
Hayden SparksSeptember 13, 2022
The Texas Legislature enacted a law last year that prevents state agencies from investing in companies that “boycott” the fossil fuel industry.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyCriminal JusticeEducationElections 2022HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateElection Integrity Protection Act, Chemical Abortion Restrictions Among Laws Taking Effect Dec. 2
Hayden SparksDecember 2, 2021
The laws taking effect on December 2 were passed during the second called session of the Texas legislature.
87th LegislatureFederalImmigration & BorderIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingBorder Security Funding Receives Bipartisan Support as Texas Border Wall Takes Shape
Hayden SparksSeptember 14, 2021
In the coming weeks, the Facilities Commission is expected to finalize arrangements with the border wall program manager.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseState SenateSocial Media Censorship Bill Awaits Consideration by Full Texas Senate After Receiving House Approval
Hayden SparksAugust 31, 2021
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee has passed the bill and it now awaits consideration by the full Senate.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateVeto Tracker: A List of Bills From the 87th Legislature Gov. Greg Abbott Has Vetoed
Hayden SparksJune 21, 2021
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
EnergyIssues‘Who is to Blame?’ Legislative Hearings on Texas Blackouts Begin
Brad JohnsonFebruary 25, 2021
Hearings investigating the Texas blackouts began Thursday.