State SenateStatewide NewsAppointment and Confirmation: Texas Senate Works to Review Governor’s Nominees
Matt StringerApril 12, 2023
The State of Texas boasts hundreds of unelected boards and commissions that oversee various state agencies.
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88th LegislatureIssuesState SenateStatewide NewsTexas Senate Confirms Jane Nelson as Secretary of State
Cameron AbramsMarch 15, 2023
Former state senator Jane Nelson will become the 115th Secretary of State of Texas and the sixth to hold the position under Gov. Greg Abbott.
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.
87th LegislatureAdvocacy, Foundations, and Elections Oversight: Here’s What’s Next for Retiring Lawmakers
Brad JohnsonDecember 26, 2022
There will be many new faces in the 88th Texas Legislature after more than a dozen retirements and other members running for different office.
State SenateStatewide NewsTexas Sen. Jane Nelson Appointed Next Secretary of State
Brad JohnsonDecember 6, 2022
Nelson's nomination must be confirmed by her colleagues in the Texas Senate during the 2023 legislative session.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyIssuesTexas Republicans Mull Legislative Response to Dallas Drag Queen Event for Children
Isaiah MitchellJune 6, 2022
A TABC spokesman said the agency saw nothing illegal about admitting children to "Drag Your Kids to Pride" as long as they weren't served alcohol.
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 LegislatureTexas Lawmaker Says $4 Million Was Approved for Election Audit
Daniel FriendNovember 19, 2021
According to a top Texas House member, the state will use $4 million to finance election audits in Texas.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Lists Next Republicans He Wants in the Senate
Daniel FriendSeptember 30, 2021
Three Senate seats could go to new Republicans in the next election and the lieutenant governor has said who he wants to fill them.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingAbbott, State Leaders Delay Funding Cut of Legislative Branch Through September
Hayden SparksAugust 9, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Article X of the state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium, which funds the legislative branch of government.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateState Senator Jane Nelson Announces Retirement from Legislature
Daniel FriendJuly 6, 2021
The Denton County Senate district will be open in 2022 following Sen. Jane Nelson’s announced retirement from the legislature.
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.