87th LegislatureHealthcareTexas House Administration Committee Votes to End Mask Requirement
Hayden SparksApril 27, 2021
A resolution to end the Texas House’s mask requirement now awaits final approval or denial by the full chamber.
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87th LegislatureState HouseMeasure to End Mask Mandate in Texas House Left Pending in Committee
Daniel FriendMarch 29, 2021
With resolutions left pending, the Texas House Administration Committee will leave the lower chamber’s mask mandate in place for the time being.
HealthcareStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Says Texas Coronavirus Hospitalizations Are Still Under Control
Daniel FriendJune 16, 2020
According to Governor Abbott, hospitals still have the capacity to support more patients and respond to a surge of coronavirus cases despite the growing number of hospitalizations.
HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Remains Second in the Nation in Coronavirus Recoveries, Abbott Announces
Brad JohnsonApril 10, 2020
Governor Abbott and his coronavirus response team conveyed their reasons for hope during this crisis, but reiterated their determination to see the recovery through.
HealthcareIssuesGovernor Abbott Provides Update on Hospital Beds Available for Coronavirus Patients in Texas
Daniel FriendApril 3, 2020
Governor Abbott noted that the number of immediately available beds to treat coronavirus patients is up 142 percent since mid-March.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Big Spenders in the House District 28 Special Election
McKenzie DiLulloJanuary 31, 2020
The Back Mic — This week we analyze the money spent on the Fort Bend County special election showdown between Gary Gates and Eliz Markowitz.
Elections 2020IssuesLocal NewsState HouseStatewide NewsTexas Special Election Runoff Results in Big Win for Republicans Ahead of November
McKenzie DiLulloJanuary 29, 2020
Gary Gates' impressive double-digit victory over Eliz Markowitz on Tuesday night in Fort Bend County shows the GOP remains in a strong position to keep the Texas House in November.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingLies, Cocaine, and Dropouts: Top Texas Political Stories of 2019
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 31, 2019
A quid pro quo, an envelope of cocaine, and Beto O'Rourke's presidential bust — Here's a look at the stories that rocked Texas politics this year.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsContentious Special Elections for Texas House Districts Result in Runoff Elections
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 6, 2019
All three special elections yesterday for Texas House seats resulted in runoff elections as Democrats battle to gain seats and the GOP seeks to hold the line.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Special Election Fundraising, Capitol Drama Around Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 1, 2019
In this week's Back Mic — a breakdown of three key State House special elections and Lt. Governor Patrick takes aim at a state agency.
Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsSpecial Election for Rep. Zerwas’ Vacated Seat Draws National Attention
Holly HansenOctober 21, 2019
Local and national Democrats have their sights set on the special election for House District 28, a seat vacated by longtime Rep. John Zerwas.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseStatewide NewsHere’s a Timeline of the Bonnen, Burrows, and Empower Texans Controversy
McKenzie DiLulloAugust 9, 2019
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.