88th LegislatureVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Election Reform Panel at the 88th Session Kickoff
Daniel FriendFebruary 1, 2023
Two key lawmakers discussed one of the hottest issues in Texas — election reform — with senior reporter Hayden Sparks.
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87th LegislatureElections 2022Statewide NewsTexas Secretary of State Selects Harris, Guadalupe, Eastland, and Cameron Counties for Random Election Audits
Isaiah MitchellJuly 28, 2022
This procedure is required under Senate Bill (SB) 1, the new Texas election law overhaul passed last year.
Local NewsTarrant County Commissioners Hold Elections Forum, Giving Citizens Chance to Voice Continuing Concerns
Kim RobertsMay 2, 2022
Tarrant County held an election process work session to address concerns that have been repeatedly raised by residents.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState SenateState Senators Ask Court of Criminal Appeals to Revisit Decision Against Paxton on Ballot Fraud Prosecutions
Hayden SparksJanuary 20, 2022
Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed an amicus brief with 13 of his Republican colleagues supporting the motion for a rehearing.
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 LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseBeckley Announces Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor After Dropping Congressional Bid
Hayden SparksNovember 16, 2021
Beckley had previously announced her candidacy for Congress, but those plans were dashed after the redistricting process.
87th LegislatureElections 2020Elections 2022HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateLt. Gov. Patrick, Texas Republican Party Support Calls for a Fourth Special Legislative Session
Hayden SparksOctober 21, 2021
The Texas Republican Party said it still wants a vaccine mandate ban and a prohibition on gender transition for children, among other items.
87th LegislatureIssuesState HouseState SenateAbbott Tasks Lawmakers During Special Session With Undoing Downgrade of Penalties for Illegal Voting
Hayden SparksSeptember 30, 2021
As part of the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021, Texas lawmakers reduced penalties for voting illegally.
FederalIssuesTexas HistoryTexans Celebrate Constitution Day on 234th Anniversary of National Charter’s Adoption
Hayden SparksSeptember 17, 2021
President Biden used part of his Constitution Day proclamation to criticize “attempts to suppress and subvert the right to vote.”
87th LegislatureState HouseTexas House Achieves a Quorum After Several Democrats Return to Capitol, Adjourns Until Monday
Daniel FriendAugust 19, 2021
The Texas legislature has been unable to move on any legislation since the regular session gaveled out in May.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeState SenateTaxes & SpendingTexas Senate Moves Forward on Legislation While House Goes Without Quorum
Daniel FriendJuly 14, 2021
While some Senate Democrats also left Texas, the quorum that remained voted on a bonus TRST payment, the omnibus election bill, and bail reform.
87th LegislatureState HouseTexas GOP Lawmakers Blast Democratic Walkout, Seek to Secure Quorum
Daniel FriendJuly 12, 2021
Republican lawmakers blasted the quorum bust of House Democrats and say they will “use every resource available” to secure a quorum.