88th LegislatureState SenateStatewide NewsTexas Senate Gavels Through More Than Half its Legislative Priorities
Matt StringerApril 5, 2023
The upper chamber of the Texas Legislature is lapping the House in getting its priorities approved.
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Battleground 2020Elections 2020FederalGunsIssuesBrady PAC Endorses MJ Hegar in Senate Race
Daniel FriendMarch 20, 2020
The Brady PAC, which supports candidates with a goal of enacting tighter gun control regulations, has cast its "full weight" behind MJ Hegar in the race against Sen. John Cornyn.
Elections 2020FederalMJ Hegar, Royce West Runoff Will Determine John Cornyn’s Senate Challenger
Daniel FriendMarch 9, 2020
After a close election last Tuesday, MJ Hegar and Royce West will be competing in the runoff election for the Democratic nomination to see who will challenge Sen. John Cornyn in the fall.
FederalImmigration & BorderSenate Votes to Block President Trump’s Emergency Declaration Over Border Wall
Sarah McConnellSeptember 26, 2019
President Trump's emergency declaration to build a wall along the southern border was blocked in a Senate vote that included 11 Republicans in opposition.