Last-minute changes to the new Texas House map include adjustments in major counties and GOP optimism in South Texas.
The Texas House was close to achieving a quorum as some Democrats direct biting criticisms toward those who have chosen to return to Austin.
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
A Dallas Democrat characterized debating election reform with Republicans as “negotiating with terrorists.”
The Texas legislature approved its 2022-2023 budget roadmap which contains a 5.5 percent increase in general spending.
Some bills approach gendered wording head-on. Others propose small, marginal edits to make the law gender-neutral.
Of the new candidates running for Texas state House seats, five are running without any major party opposition.
Challengers Jasmine Crockett and Penny Shaw upset their incumbent opponents, Lorraine Birabil and Anna Eastman, during Tuesday's runoff.
