In a 363 to 70 vote, House members approved a $778 billion defense spending bill that now moves to the upper chamber.
Nancy Pelosi says that the House will consider legislation to “codify Roe v. Wade” and nullify the new Texas abortion law.
A Dallas Democrat characterized debating election reform with Republicans as “negotiating with terrorists.”
The legislation includes $1,400 checks for adults and $360 billion for state and local governments.
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
Ted Cruz and Dan Crenshaw, the federal superstars of Texas politics, entered 2021 with the most cash-on-hand of GOP incumbents, topped only by Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat from Austin.
President Trump signed several memorandums and an order on Saturday to extend expiring emergency coronavirus relief, including unemployment payments.
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden and Dan Crenshaw filed legislation to allow lawsuits against China for the mishandling of the coronavirus.
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
A House resolution advocating a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians heads to the floor this week with strong support from Texas Democrats.
At his recent town hall in Austin, Rep. Lloyd Doggett discussed his views on healthcare, homelessness, and gun control among other issues.
