Punch and counterpunch have been exchanged between the chambers of the Texas Legislature over a portion of the property tax debate.
After it was defeated a 2020 election, Amarillo officials approved the civic center's funding anyway two years later.
Texas recognizes same-sex marriage by order of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the state’s marriage amendment remains on the books.
After her narrow loss to Plesa, Jolly conceded the race the day after the election without mentioning the possibility of a recount.
The lawsuit is set for a trial in early October in Potter County at which the propriety of the debt issuance will be evaluated.
Before new maps are drawn, some challengers are beginning to launch campaigns for competitive state legislative districts across Texas.
House Speaker Dade Phelan issued the first of his position-focused disciplinary measures by removing Rep. Joe Moody from his speaker pro tempore position.
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
After days of consistent opposition, Rep. Jim Murphy postponed his renewal and expansion of the Chapter 313 tax incentive program until after this session.
Last year, some localities took advantage of a loophole in the tax code to raise property taxes above the newly established limits.
The House Ways and Means Committee considered two notable property tax-related bills, each amplifying the focus on voter consent for tax increases.
Despite the targeting of several dozen seats by Republicans or Democrats, the two parties will control the same number of seats in the 87th Legislature.
