The Back MicThe Back Mic: Speaker Denies Repricing Motion, Senate Committee Passes Slate of Pro-Life Bills, Democrats Lobby for Medicaid Expansion
Brad JohnsonMarch 19, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics during the week of the Ides of March.
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87th LegislatureState SenateExpansion of Legislative Checks on Governor During Disasters Gets Bipartisan Support in Texas Senate
Daniel FriendMarch 5, 2021
Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsEmergency Powers Reform on the Table for Gov. Abbott After Coronavirus Response
Brad JohnsonFebruary 4, 2021
Business, commerce, and religious activity crackdowns leave open a window of opportunity to curtail emergency powers this session.
87th LegislatureState HouseConfederate Monuments Targeted for Removal by New Democrat Bill
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 20, 2021
The legislation would remove the statues from the grounds, the paintings from the chambers, and the name from the John H. Reagan building.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsDemocrats Seek to Let Legislature Hold Emergency Special Sessions Without Governor Approval
Isaiah MitchellJanuary 15, 2021
The amendment would let lawmakers decide to meet for a special session to address a disaster instead of depending on the governor's orders.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Legislators Respond to U.S. Capitol Storming, Lawmaker Chides Attorney General, Texas GOP Fires Officer
McKenzie TaylorJanuary 8, 2021
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.