There is no prohibition against living outside of Texas to serve on the ERCOT board, but it became a significant issue during the winter storm that left millions without power.
Although the proposal aligns with the party's platform, Biedermann's bill exposes a divide in the Texas GOP.
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
Texas’ health department released new data showing that both total abortions and the number of infants born after failed abortions increased in 2019.
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
This week — a workplace complaint prompts investigative committee meeting, legislators call for cancelation of STAAR testing, and the first week of pre-filing sees sharp uptick in submissions compared to past sessions.
This week — a senator calls out a state agency, GOP leaders go to blows, and a legislator weighs in on COVID-19 protocols and the upcoming legislative session.
Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
Pollsters saw Collin County districts leaning blue after 2018, when Leach and Shaheen each won their districts by a hairsbreadth.
Coronavirus, police reform, and healthcare have been major issues in the race between incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Leach and Democratic challenger Lorenzo Sanchez.
The divide between Texas' top Republican and the party's chairman continues after Allen West joined a protest against Abbott's executive orders closing Texas' economy.
With criminal allegations raised against Attorney General Ken Paxton, the past week has been hectic. Here’s the latest news and what we know so far.
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
This week — a gun control group launches new ads for Texas House candidates, a former Texas speaker weighs in on mail-in ballots, and this week’s campaign spots are compiled.
After a tweet by President Trump suggested delaying the November election, many Texas Republicans criticized the idea outright.
This week — a look at what lawmakers are saying about Governor Greg Abbott ushering in Phase 2 of his plan to reopen Texas.
This week — Governor Abbott hints alcohol-to-go permanence, legislators continue to call for salons to reopen, and nursing home resources are advocated for.
Downtown Austin was flooded with pro-life advocates on Saturday for the annual "Rally for Life," where U.S. Rep. Chip Roy and State Rep. Jeff Leach trumpeted pro-life policy advances.
March for Life, the annual pro-life rally in Washington, D.C., continued to draw enormous crowds this year, with Donald Trump becoming the first president to address the rally in-person.
Though enveloped by controversy involving cocaine, Rep. Poncho Nevarez has not been removed from his chairmanship that directly oversees law enforcement.
