87th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsTexas House Committee Assignments Feature Notable Shifts in Chairmanships
Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021
Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
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87th LegislatureState HouseTexas House Members Call on Presumptive Speaker to Appoint Only Republicans to Pivotal Committee Chairmanships
Brad JohnsonDecember 18, 2020
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
Elections 2020Statewide News2020 Election Signals Political Realignment in Texas Border Counties
Daniel FriendNovember 9, 2020
Significant gains for Republicans in South Texas and along the border show that the region is turning purple.
Civil SocietyElections 2020GunsConstitutional Carry Will See Some Republican Opposition, Liberal Support, Says Bill Author
Isaiah MitchellAugust 26, 2020
State Rep. Kyle Biedermann, wary of House leadership, thinks his constitutional carry bill could attract some liberal support amid civil unrest.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingLies, Cocaine, and Dropouts: Top Texas Political Stories of 2019
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 31, 2019
A quid pro quo, an envelope of cocaine, and Beto O'Rourke's presidential bust — Here's a look at the stories that rocked Texas politics this year.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseRick Miller Controversy Amplifies Lingering Scandals for Texas House Ahead of Primary Season
McKenzie DiLulloDecember 5, 2019
The incendiary remarks made by Rep. Rick Miller--and his subsequent decision to not seek reelection--is just the latest in seemingly never-ending Texas House drama.
IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Poncho Nevárez Faces Additional Scrutiny, On Track to Receive State Pension
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 27, 2019
Another state representative called for Rep. Poncho Nevárez to step down from his leadership positions. The embattled chairman is set to receive his state pension if he completes his term.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseStatewide NewsRep. Poncho Nevárez Maintains Chairmanship Despite Calls for His Removal After Cocaine Incident
McKenzie DiLulloNovember 19, 2019
Though enveloped by controversy involving cocaine, Rep. Poncho Nevarez has not been removed from his chairmanship that directly oversees law enforcement.
86th LegislatureState HouseStatewide NewsRep. Poncho Nevárez Admits to Possession of Cocaine After Affidavit Surfaces
Brad JohnsonNovember 14, 2019
Prior to the affidavit going public, Nevárez announced he would not be seeking reelection last week.
FederalIssuesJoaquin Castro’s Doxxing of San Antonio Donors Galvanizes Some Republicans as Texas Dems Largely Silent
Daniel FriendAugust 12, 2019
Joaquin Castro's publicizing of the names and employers of Trump donors has seemingly backfired, driving some conservatives in San Antonio to support the president even more.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseTaxes & SpendingVIDEO: Rep. Martinez Fischer: Texas’ New Property Tax Proposal May Increase Taxes
McKenzie DiLulloMay 3, 2019
The inclusion of a new "de minimis" exception could leave smaller cities and towns subject to higher taxes.
86th LegislatureHealthcareState HouseA Dozen House Democrats Join GOP in Approving “Born Alive Infant Protection Act”
Brad JohnsonApril 16, 2019
The GOP passed a bill protecting infant survivors of abortion with the support of 12 Democrats as the debate moves to the Senate.