Commissioner Tom Ramsey called a map proposed by Rodney Ellis “the most corrupt plan I've ever seen in my 45 years of doing work in Harris County.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan signaled the third special session could be the last one of the 87th legislature.
House Democrats showed near-unified opposition to Republicans when they broke quorum in July, but now that unity is eroding.
Before new maps are drawn, some challengers are beginning to launch campaigns for competitive state legislative districts across Texas.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
The Republicans’ election security bill went down in flames after Democrats walked out of the House as it was being considered.
The perceived clash between the Second and Fifth Amendments made some Democrats hesitant, though a few voted for the bill.
A resolution to end the Texas House’s mask requirement now awaits final approval or denial by the full chamber.
“I mean, this is not like we’re giving an antidepressant or an antipsychotic or a mood stabilizer," state Rep. Tom Oliverson said.
Without getting too deep into the weeds, here’s a look at the marijuana-related legislation proposed for the upcoming session in Texas so far.
Two central Texas Democrats narrowly held onto their seats Tuesday night, but secured their positions in the 87th Legislature.
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
Freshman Reps. Erin Zwiener and Vikki Goodwin now know their November matchups as Republicans Carrie Isaac and Justin Berry each claimed victory on Tuesday.
Republican candidates Carrie Isaac and Bud Wymore are competing for the chance to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Erin Zwiener in the general.
This week — lawmakers ask for coronavirus aid to lower appraisals, the governor to intervene in Alamo drama, and an agency to name which businesses were granted regulatory waivers.
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
With Carrie Isaac falling two percent short needed to avoid a runoff, she and Bud Wymore will square off on May 26 to see which Republican will challenge State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood).
The Texan reached out to the three Republican candidates in the primary race for House District 45 and asked them what their top policy priorities would be if elected. Here are their responses.
In 2020, Republicans are looking to take back this Hays and Blanco County seat from Democrats after Rep. Erin Zwiener won the open seat in 2018.
Gary Gates' impressive double-digit victory over Eliz Markowitz on Tuesday night in Fort Bend County shows the GOP remains in a strong position to keep the Texas House in November.
