88th LegislatureLawmakers, Texas GOP Factions Weigh In Ahead of Paxton Impeachment Vote
Brad JohnsonMay 26, 2023
One national figure who has not weighed in — and who endorsed Paxton in last year’s primary — is former president Donald Trump.
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88th LegislatureGunsState HouseState SenateStatewide NewsTexas Senate Takes Up Bill to Prohibit Banks from Tracking Firearms Purchases
Matt StringerMay 17, 2023
A Texas state representative’s bill aims to prevent banks from tracking private firearm sales.
88th LegislatureTexas House Chairman Halts Consideration of Senate Bills Alleging Legislative Deadlock
Brad JohnsonMay 10, 2023
The two chambers frequently quarrel about legislation's movement during the five-month session's home stretch.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Phelan Returns Serve on Appraisal Cap, New Gender Modification Ban Signers Listed, House Abuzz over ‘Texas Honey’ Restriction
Brad JohnsonMarch 31, 2023
This week — Speaker Phelan counters Senate criticism of House priority, the members now backing a gender modification ban who didn’t last session are listed, and a bill to regulate “Texas Honey” labeling draws first House floor debate.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Appoints Border Security Czar: ‘Combating Illegal Immigration in Texas Is a Full-time Job’
Hayden SparksJanuary 30, 2023
The Texas Military said that the state has constructed more than 130 miles of barrier, including fencing with razor wire.
88th LegislatureImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Lawmakers in Both Parties Say Biden Administration Failing to Solve Border Crisis
Hayden SparksJanuary 26, 2023
During a discussion on border security measures, Democrats said that Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is missing the mark.
88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesAbbott, Democrats Received Another $132,000 From Las Vegas Sands’ Pro-Casino PAC
Hayden SparksOctober 20, 2022
Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
Statewide NewsTransportationAs Tesla Launches New Austin Factory, Direct Manufacturer Sales Still Illegal in Texas
Daniel FriendApril 8, 2022
Tesla is now headquartered in Austin and celebrated the launch of its massive new factory, but car purchases in Texas have to be done online.
87th LegislatureElections 2022Issues17 Texas House Democrats Endorse Collier for Lt. Gov. After Beckley’s Call for Him to Drop Out
Hayden SparksMarch 15, 2022
Within two days of advancing to the runoff, Beckley suggested Collier "doesn't inspire the base" and called on him to drop out of the runoff.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseTexas House Democrats Raised $648,000 During Quorum Break
Daniel FriendSeptember 9, 2021
Combined, House Democrats pulled in nearly $650,000 in contributions during the large part of their quorum break in July and August.
87th LegislatureState House49 Democrats Still Receiving Pay During Quorum Bust, According to Texas House Speaker
Isaiah MitchellJuly 15, 2021
Some Democrats announced today that they would return their pay to the treasury. Others had already begun the process.
87th LegislatureEducationGunsHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateDemocrats May Once Again Break Quorum to Block Republican Election Reform Bill
Hayden SparksJuly 5, 2021
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.