This week — Comptroller Hegar confirms a larger surplus than previously projected, Rep. Cason inquires about a missing pornography study, and Jobs for Texas hits pause on Chapter 313 advocacy.
There will be many new faces in the 88th Texas Legislature after more than a dozen retirements and other members running for different office.
This week — Abbott and O’Rourke’s top five contributions are listed, the governor reiterates support for school choice legislation, and a censure of three lawmakers fails.
Any official reprimand must receive two-thirds support by the whole caucus.
This week — Tarrant County legislators spar over redistricting, the Texas GOP chairman announces his re-election bid, and Sen. Brandon Creighton is appointed to chair another committee.
The interim of turnover in the Texas House continues as Tarrant County's Rep. Jeff Cason announced his retirement.
As the third special session came to a close, rumors about a fourth session before the primary elections circulate the Capitol.
Last-minute changes to the new Texas House map include adjustments in major counties and GOP optimism in South Texas.
Republican-leaning districts in the proposed map would increase from 80 to 85.
Before new maps are drawn, some challengers are beginning to launch campaigns for competitive state legislative districts across Texas.
An economic development tax incentive program is on the verge of sunsetting after the Senate declined to pass legislation extending it for two years.
The Texas legislature approved its 2022-2023 budget roadmap which contains a 5.5 percent increase in general spending.
