After signing legislation he says is intended to “crush” distribution of the deadly narcotic, Governor Abbott called on state Democrats to “end their partying in Washington, D.C.” and return to enact bail reforms.
Decrying other proposals as “splashy headlines,” Hidalgo and Garcia sought a 6-month expansion of criminal courts but passed a resolution condemning a legislative fix to felony bond policy.
The legislature is bent on approving a 13th check for retired teachers but the bill's future is tentative due to the current lack of quorum in the state House.
While some Senate Democrats also left Texas, the quorum that remained voted on a bonus TRST payment, the omnibus election bill, and bail reform.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
As constitutional carry continues to make progress through the Texas legislature, the Senate approved a measure to eliminate the fee for a License to Carry.
This week — Sid Miller jumps into puberty blocker debate, alcohol-to-go nears the finish line, and budget conference committee begins.
The permitless carry bill passed by the House was referred to a new special committee that has a majority of its members publicly in favor of the pro-Second Amendment proposal.
The Texan contacted every Texas state senator for their position on the constitutional carry legislation recently passed by the state House. See their responses here.
A bill approved by the Texas Senate would tighten the filing period for candidates and push back the 2022 primary elections depending on when redistricting is completed.
A Harris County report sparked controversy for excluding data from the district attorney’s office, and commissioners clash over felony bail legislation.
Sen. Ted Cruz blasted President Biden over transparency as the White House doubles down on its position that there is “not a crisis.”
A committee hearing on bail reform featured testimony from Harris County's district attorney and victim’s families, with opposition from some criminal justice reformers.
This week — here's a look at Texas politics during the first week of Senate budget hearings.
In a move that will help Republicans pass legislation, the Texas Senate lowered the requirement of a supermajority from 19 to 18.
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
Following a court decision on payment this week, divisions appear among prosecutors in the disputed case against Attorney General Ken Paxton on next steps.
The legislation will now head to conference committee as Texas moves one step closer to raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21.
