Republican lawmakers blasted the quorum bust of House Democrats and say they will “use every resource available” to secure a quorum.
Perhaps the broadest law of its kind to pass the 87th legislature, Shaheen's bill applies to the state and all its local subdivisions.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
This week — Sid Miller jumps into puberty blocker debate, alcohol-to-go nears the finish line, and budget conference committee begins.
A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.
“If churches are considered non-essential in our state, people will starve to death spiritually,” said Pastor Jorge Tovar.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
This week — discussion of ERCOT reform special session, over two-dozen legislators vote against adjourning, ERCOT releases details of generators that were out-of-commission during blackout event.
“It is appalling that such a large number of abortion surgical centers are located within walking distance of minority communities,” said Shaheen.
Though the Freedom Caucus' roster has changed since its inception in 2017, the group enters another legislative session with its founding goal in mind.
The proposed bill would bar government officials at all levels in Texas from shutting down houses of worship.
Though schools won't have to worry about their own scores this year, the TEA will still administrate the STAAR test to gauge student success.
Pre-legislative session bill filing has begun. Check out some notable legislation submitted in the first week.
Pollsters saw Collin County districts leaning blue after 2018, when Leach and Shaheen each won their districts by a hairsbreadth.
The divide between Texas' top Republican and the party's chairman continues after Allen West joined a protest against Abbott's executive orders closing Texas' economy.
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
Republican lawmakers have begun to call on Governor Greg Abbott to end the state's $295 million contract to conduct coronavirus contact tracing.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
Stakeholders react to a new report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation showing the debt amassed by Texas' local governments.
