The Back MicThe Back Mic: Straus Hints at Future Campaign, Texas GOP Priorities Make Progress, Paxton Lobbies Against Budget Cuts
Brad JohnsonMarch 26, 2021
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
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87th LegislatureCivil SocietyHealthcareState HouseNew Bill Aims to Protect Nursing Home Residents From Isolation by Securing Visitation Rights
Kim RobertsMarch 3, 2021
Rep. Scott Sanford has authored legislation that would require nursing homes to allow daily visits by family members designated as essential caregivers.
87th LegislatureIssuesStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Lottery Reaches $3.7 Billion in Revenue Fiscal Year-To-Date
Hayden SparksMarch 1, 2021
The Texas Lottery is on track to receive more revenue this year than in any year since it was established.
87th LegislatureState HouseFirebrand Roots Contrast Legislative Hopes as the Texas Freedom Caucus Enters Third Session
Brad JohnsonFebruary 2, 2021
Though the Freedom Caucus' roster has changed since its inception in 2017, the group enters another legislative session with its founding goal in mind.
IssuesThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Teases Permanent Alcohol-to-Go, Lawmakers Request Salon Reopening and Emergency Resources for Nursing Homes
McKenzie DiLulloMay 1, 2020
This week — Governor Abbott hints alcohol-to-go permanence, legislators continue to call for salons to reopen, and nursing home resources are advocated for.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseStatewide NewsHere’s a Timeline of the Bonnen, Burrows, and Empower Texans Controversy
McKenzie DiLulloAugust 9, 2019
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.