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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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Texas GOP Decries Election Fraud Ruling, New Senate Finance Chair Tapped, Abbott Sheriff Endorsements Listed
Brad JohnsonJanuary 14, 2022
This week — the Republican Party of Texas backs the reconsideration of a ruling on the state’s election reform law, a state senator is named the new chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Abbott is endorsed by 52 sheriffs.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTexas Senate Plows Ahead With Restoring Stronger Illegal Voting Penalties, House Punts
Daniel FriendOctober 4, 2021
The Senate is moving forward with restoring harsher penalties for illegal voting but the measure is opposed by Speaker Phelan.
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.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Third Special Session, Reactions to the Heartbeat Bill, Lottery Sales
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 10, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: The Heartbeat Bill, Masking in Schools, Penalties for Quorum-Breaking Democrats
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 3, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateIn the Final Days of the First Special Session, Democrats Remain in Washington, D.C. What Comes Next?
Brad JohnsonAugust 3, 2021
One week remains in the 87th legislature's first special session and the path ahead is as unclear as it was when Democrats first flew to D.C.
FederalTexas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Arrested for Obstructing Entryway During Election Reform Protest
Brad JohnsonJuly 30, 2021
During a protest against the Senate's lack of approval of the For the People Act, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was arrested for blocking an office entryway.
87th LegislatureState HouseCivil Arrest Warrant Issued After Texas Democrat Rejoined Quorum Break in Washington, D.C.
Brad JohnsonJuly 26, 2021
Speaker Dade Phelan issued a civil arrest warrant for Rep. Philip Cortez who, after returning to Austin last week, flew back to D.C. on Sunday to continue the quorum break.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Democrats Break Quorum, New GOP Chairman Elected, Bush Sues Biden
Michelle ArledgeJuly 16, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTexas Democrats to Flee the State to Break Quorum, Prevent Passage of GOP Special Session Items
Brad JohnsonJuly 12, 2021
Democrats are attempting to block election reform legislation once again during the special session by breaking quorum.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Special Session Begins, Sid Miller Sues the USDA, Public School Performance
Michelle ArledgeJuly 9, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.