The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.
The Dallas City Council approved three taxpayer-funded lobbying contracts the day after Mayor Eric Johnson’s state of the city address.
A proposed ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying has gained new life ahead of the next session. The effort failed in 2019 after a Republican-led amendment exempted most of the state from the measure.
This week — legislators look to ban taxpayer-funded lobbying, Texas legislative districts are ranked from red to blue, and more campaign ads launch.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a Democrat, said that "all options should be on the table" as the city weathers an estimated revenue shortfall of up to $101 million in the coming fiscal year.
The Texan spoke with GOP candidates looking to replace Mike Lang in the Texas House. Here's what their top policy priorities will be should they be elected.
Sen. Hall and Rep. Middleton's bill in the 86th Legislature failed at the last minute, but Friday they stressed their commitment to pass taxpayer-funded lobbying legislation next session.
Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan alleges that Speaker Dennis Bonnen wanted him to challenge 10 GOP House members in exchange for press passes.
Zimmerman discusses his experience on the Austin City Council, his plans if elected to represent Texas House District 47, and who he would cast as "Captain Texan."
Rep. Trent Ashby's amendment, supported by some Republicans and a majority of Democrats, gutted a GOP bill that would have banned taxpayer-funded lobbying.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
