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.
The legislation to allow Texans to carry handguns without a permit does not currently have the 18 votes needed to be brought to the floor, according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Republican state legislators have filed bills that would codify a court ruling that halted Harris County plans to send unsolicited absentee or mail ballot applications to all voters.
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 31 state senate districts — from red to blue.
This week — the George Floyd Act is introduced, a senator tests positive for COVID-19, and Texas Democrats opine a lack of representation at their national convention.
The political juggernaut is stepping into Texas politics, launching a new scorecard designed to grade state legislators on their adherence to fiscal conservatism and limited government.
Legislation aimed at protecting individuals and businesses who donate to religious causes is still alive after a bipartisan vote in the Texas Senate.
With the passage of Senate Bill 2, the Texas Legislature is one step closer to curtailing property tax increases.
Sen. Kel Seliger reignites feud with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick over proposed "nuclear option" to bring property tax reform to the floor.
