The GOP Legislature and the State Republican Executive Committee often jockey for territorial positions during policy fights.
The Texas Constitution prohibits the Legislature from considering most bills on the floor until 60 days into session except for extenuating circumstances.
The highly-anticipated legislative priorities for the legislature’s upper chamber have been released.
The local political party invoked Rule 44 of the Republican Party of Texas, asserting Gonzales is not advancing GOP values and policies.
This week — a longstanding legislative feud from 2021 bubbles up, the Jefferson County GOP chair defends the Republican speaker, and the 2024 U.S. Senate race awaits a Democratic challenger.
This week — the Texas GOP hits Speaker Phelan in a new ad, former lawmakers join a conservative think tank, and George P. Bush finds a new post after his term in public office.
Last session, efforts to ban or curtail the appointment of Democrats as committee chairs failed by large margins.
Texas Republicans have gained an additional local office as one county sheriff left the Democratic Party.
Cornyn also faced backlash among staunch conservatives for his bipartisan appropriations bill that included limited gun control measures.
This week — 18 Texas legislators members oppose appointing Democratic chairs, an El Paso representative tempers calls for district attorney appointment, and a committee considers changes to the House Rules.
GOP members of the 2023 Texas House voted by secret ballot for their preference to lead the chamber as speaker during the 88th legislative session.
The poll shows a 28-point swing toward the Florida governor in a 2024 primary field in roughly a month period.
