Elections 2022State HouseTexas House GOP Caucus Recommends Censure Against Three Members for Opposing Incumbents
Brad JohnsonJuly 15, 2022
Any official reprimand must receive two-thirds support by the whole caucus.
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AudioState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsVideoVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Elected Officials at the Texas GOP Convention
Daniel FriendJune 23, 2022
At the Texas GOP convention, reporters for The Texan talked with elected officials across the Lone Star State.
Elections 2022Hill Country Texas House Race Features Familiar Local Names
Brad JohnsonFebruary 2, 2022
The district is heavily Republican, which means the GOP nominee will likely face an easy path to the 88th legislative session.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseRep. Kyle Biedermann Will Not Seek Re-Election to Texas House in 2022
Brad JohnsonOctober 29, 2021
Bidermann's retirement is the ninth by a sitting House member after redistricting threw a wrench into the current district boundaries.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseAustin GOP Allies Shed Past Partnership, Set for Challenge in New House District
Brad JohnsonOctober 19, 2021
Ellen Troxclair and Justin Berry, Central Texas GOP allies turned rivals, will face off in a newly drawn district in next year's primary.
87th LegislatureState HouseDespite Some Returning to Texas, No Democrats Have Been Arrested: Here’s What We Know
Brad JohnsonJuly 29, 2021
After three weeks of no quorum and most of the Democratic caucus out of state, the Texas House remains frozen — unable to carry out any business.
87th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseHouston Area Republican Proposes Forensic Audit of 2020’s General Election in 13 Texas Counties
Hayden SparksJuly 19, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session has been at a standstill for a lack of a quorum since Democrats fled Austin for Washington, D.C.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateRepublicans Disagree on Claims that the 87th Session Was ‘The Most Conservative in Texas History’
Brad JohnsonJune 3, 2021
Stakeholders weigh in on the conservative successes and failures of the 87th Legislative Session.
87th LegislatureState HouseHeavily Amended Bill to Focus Alamo Exhibits on Iconic Battle Approved by Texas House
Isaiah MitchellMay 14, 2021
"When we talk about the battle, when we talk about Texas independence, we need to refer to the Texas Declaration of Independence."
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateBipartisan Slate of Bills Seeks to Loosen City’s Hold on Alamo, Cenotaph
Isaiah MitchellMarch 30, 2021
Two Republicans want to keep the story as it's been told. One Democrat wants respect for a tribe that called the mission home.
87th LegislatureGunsConstitutional Carry Gets Marathon Hearing in Texas House Committee
Daniel FriendMarch 26, 2021
The Homeland Security Committee heard testimony from hundreds of witnesses on several constitutional carry bills late into the night, finally gaveling out at 5:39 a.m. on Friday morning.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Straus Hints at Future Campaign, Texas GOP Priorities Make Progress, Paxton Lobbies Against Budget Cuts
Brad JohnsonMarch 26, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.