After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
A total of 666 bills take effect Wednesday, September 1 after receiving the approval of the state legislature and Governor Greg Abbott.
The Texas GOP has called on House Republican leadership to revoke chairmanships from truant Democrats and establish measures to prevent another quorum break.
Abbott wrote in a letter to the Texas Military Department that “more manpower is needed” to apprehend illegal aliens breaking state law.
The month-long campaign was decided on the first ballot and Matt Rinaldi secured the victory to serve as RPT chair.
Through his attorney, Sgt. Daniel Perry asserts that he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Garrett Foster.
Current RPT Chairman Allen West announced his resignation effective next month, and so far three candidates have jumped into the race to succeed him.
Matt Rinaldi has thrown his name into contention to replace outgoing Texas GOP Chairman Allen West.
Less than a year since taking the helm of the nation's largest state Republican Party, Allen West has decided to step down as chairman next month.
State party officials currently are not required to resign their post before running for another political office, but newly-passed legislation would close that discrepancy.
After a long night of deliberation, the state House passed an amended version of the GOP priority election integrity bill.
Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington) said Republicans are counting on voters, the “lowest level of local control,” to reach out to lawmakers.
A spokesman for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said The New York Times took his remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott out of context.
Bills both expanding and contracting the use of toll roads have been proposed in the Texas legislature. Additionally, a bill to streamline toll billing practices and cap fees has been filed.
This week — a look at Texas politics the week of the legislative bill filing deadline.
This week — here’s a look at what’s happening in Texas politics during Presidential Inauguration Week.
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
Stances taken by Republican Party of Texas Chairman Allen West have spurred irritation among some of the party faithful, but the conflict is emblematic of a broader intra-party dispute.
Numerous state officials have weighed in on Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit challenging the validity of four states' exogenous election dictates as the Supreme Court considers whether to hear the case.
Texas GOP Chair Allen West has vociferously opposed Rep. Dade Phelan as the likely speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
