88th LegislatureCivil SocietyLocal NewsChildren in Attendance at Drag Event in North Texas
Cameron Abrams6 hours ago
Drag shows with children present are continuing to occur in Texas, garnering increasing calls from legislators to ban such events.
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The Back MicThe Back Mic: Phelan on Democratic Chair Fight, Senate Election Drawing Listed, Freedom Caucus Adds Four Members
Brad JohnsonJanuary 13, 2023
This week — Speaker Phelan discusses Wednesday’s rules fight, the Senate districts up for election in 2024 and 2026 are listed, and the Texas Freedom Caucus announces new members.
88th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsTexas House Adopts Session Rules, Kills Proposals to Ban or Restrict Democratic Chairs
Brad JohnsonJanuary 11, 2023
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
88th LegislatureIssuesSpeaker Phelan Lists Property Tax Relief, Criminal Justice Reform, Border Security on Texas House Priority List
Hayden SparksJanuary 10, 2023
The Texas House reelected Phelan as speaker by a vote of 143 to 3.
88th LegislatureState HouseState SenateProperty Tax Exemptions, Marijuana, Power Grid on Tarrant County Legislative Delegation Proposals
Kim RobertsJanuary 4, 2023
Tarrant County’s representatives in the Texas Legislature have held important chairmanships in past sessions and likely will again.
88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Files for Texas House Speaker in First Challenge to Incumbent Dade Phelan
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2022
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
AudioState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsVideoVoices of TexasSpecial Edition Podcast: Candidates at the Texas GOP Convention
Daniel FriendJune 25, 2022
At the Texas GOP convention, reporters for The Texan talked with candidates across the Lone Star State.
2022 Runoff Election ResultsElections 2022State HousePolitical Newbie Nate Schatzline Defeats Former Mayor Laura Hill in Tarrant County House Race
Kim RobertsMay 25, 2022
Nate Schatzline, a newcomer focused on social issues, defeated political veteran Laura Hill to be the GOP nominee for Texas House District 93.
Elections 2022Republican Candidates Laura Hill, Nate Schatzline Propose Vision for North Texas House District
Kim RobertsApril 12, 2022
Republican candidates Laura Hill and Nate Schatzline are facing one another in a runoff to try to replace Matt Krause in Texas House District 93.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022State HouseTexas House District 93 Runoff Will Feature Republicans Schatzline and Hill
Kim RobertsMarch 2, 2022
Republican candidates Nate Schatzline and Laura Hill compete to fill Texas House District 93 seat being vacated by Rep. Matt Krause.
Elections 2022State HouseGOP Candidates in North Texas House District Discuss School Choice, Public Education
Kim RobertsFebruary 10, 2022
Republican candidates to replace Rep. Matt Krause answered questions about public education, standardized testing, and school choice at a candidate forum.