FederalWays and Means, Appropriations, Foreign Affairs: A List of the Texas Congressional Delegation’s Committee Assignments
Daniel FriendFebruary 9, 2021
Here’s a list of all committee assignments for the members of Congress from Texas.
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Elections 2020FederalTexas Republicans Divided on Question of Challenging Electoral College Results
Daniel FriendJanuary 4, 2021
The Cruz-led challenge to the certification of electoral votes for Joe Biden faces an uphill battle with opposition from fellow Republicans.
FederalTexas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China for Rare Earths
Daniel FriendSeptember 8, 2020
The legislation would provide tax incentives for the U.S. mining of rare earth materials, used to produce goods like smartphones and defense systems.
Civil SocietyTexas Republicans Divided in House Vote to Remove Confederate Statues from U.S. Capitol
Brad JohnsonJuly 24, 2020
After nearly two months of civic unrest and riots over the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. House voted to remove statues of Confederate figures in the Capitol.
FederalGunsProposed Rule Would Ease Firearm Restrictions at Parks Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Daniel FriendMay 15, 2020
If the change is approved, LTC holders would no longer be required to obtain written consent to carry weapons in recreational facilities managed by the government agency.
EnergyOil Producer Halliburton Shutters Two Texas Facilities After $1 Billion First Quarter Loss
Brad JohnsonMay 1, 2020
After a poor first-quarter, Halliburton has tightened its belt by shuttering two Texas facilities and laying off hundreds of employees.
FederalHealthcareTaxes & SpendingHouse Coronavirus Bill Imposes New Federal Sick Leave Mandate on Small Businesses, Cost Remains Unknown
Brad JohnsonMarch 16, 2020
As the coronavirus panic unfurls throughout the country, the House rushed through a complex bill to fund testing and mandate paid sick leave on small businesses.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Letter to Administration Concerning Spread of Coronavirus at Southern Border
Sarah McConnellMarch 2, 2020
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.
FederalIssuesTradePresident Trump, in Austin, Speaks to Farm Bureau on USMCA, China, and 2020 Election
Brad JohnsonJanuary 20, 2020
President Trump visited Austin on Sunday to tout recent progress on trade deals before the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual gathering.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Delegation Responses to Soleimani’s Death Reveal Deep Partisan Divide As Impeachment Trial Looms
Sarah McConnellJanuary 17, 2020
As articles of impeachment move to the Senate, responses from Texas delegates regarding President Trump and the death of Iranian Commander Soleimani split down party lines.
Civil SocietyFederalIssues20 Texas Congressional Members Call for Supreme Court Overrule of Roe v. Wade
Daniel FriendJanuary 3, 2020
The members, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, filed the amicus brief in a Supreme Court case asking the high court to reconsider its previous, controversial abortion ruling.
FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsPresident Trump to Designate Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Following Calls from Rep. Chip Roy
Sarah McConnellNovember 26, 2019
After Texas Rep. Chip Roy proposed legislation last spring to designate Mexican cartels as FTOs, President Trump announced earlier today his intentions to do just that.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesStatewide NewsRep. Chip Roy’s Bill Designating Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations Gets Support from Texas Members
Sarah McConnellNovember 14, 2019
After calling on lawmakers to designate Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Congressman Chip Roy is picking up support from his fellow Texans.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Calls On Lawmakers to Designate Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Sarah McConnellNovember 7, 2019
Days after nine Americans were brutally murdered, Rep. Chip Roy is urging lawmakers to finally designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
FederalTaxes & SpendingHouse Passes Continuing Resolution, Punts Federal Spending Debate to November
Brad JohnsonSeptember 19, 2019
With a partial government shutdown looming, the Democrat-controlled House extended current funding levels and kicked a federal spending debate to late November.
FederalIssuesStatewide NewsGun Control Proposals Take Center Stage in Wake of Odessa and El Paso Mass Murders
Daniel FriendSeptember 5, 2019
After the recent mass shootings, state and federal Democrats are openly embracing gun control measures as Republicans look for alternative proposals to prevent future atrocities.
FederalIssuesTaxes & SpendingTrump Administration Agrees to Bipartisan Budget Deal, Busts Spending Caps by $323 Billion
Brad JohnsonJuly 23, 2019
The Tea Party's signature policy success faces its potential demise as the Trump Administration agrees to a big-spending budget deal with House Democrats.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCongressman Chip Roy Slows House Chamber, Leads Freedom Caucus Effort to Address Border Crisis
Brad JohnsonJune 12, 2019
House Democrats have stonewalled any attempt to address the border crisis, so members of the House Freedom Caucus are taking action.