Combined, House Democrats pulled in nearly $650,000 in contributions during the large part of their quorum break in July and August.
Some Democrats announced today that they would return their pay to the treasury. Others had already begun the process.
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
Speaker Dade Phelan found himself in the crosshairs of his counterpart across the rotunda after priority legislation faltered at the last minute.
Marshals at private schools, public schools, and even junior colleges would be authorized to carry their weapons instead of stowing them.
The constitutional carry bill working its way through the Texas legislature is now headed toward a conference committee to sort out the dispute over the Senate amendments.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
This week — property rights at center of Texas House exchange, 10 Democrats vote for police "defunding" punishment, Abbott warns of border security cost.
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), a medical doctor, led the effort to end the requirement to wear masks in the chamber and committees.
The Texas House began voting on agency sunset legislation this week, first approving the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners that caused a post-session stir in 2019 after it was not renewed.
A “Second Amendment sanctuary” bill was approved by the Texas House State Affairs Committee, marking another step on its the way to becoming a law.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
Nearly every issue taken up by the 87th Texas Legislature will involve a theme of state versus local authority. Here's some history on that dynamic.
This week — here's a look at what's happening in Texas politics, particularly after the anarchic events in Washington D.C. unfolded.
Quelling some fears of a completely virtual or closed session, state leaders announced that the capitol will open eight days before session begins.
This week — Here's a peek at the discussion surrounding what the 87th legislative session will look like during a pandemic.
Without getting too deep into the weeds, here’s a look at the marijuana-related legislation proposed for the upcoming session in Texas so far.
This week — the George Floyd Act is introduced, a senator tests positive for COVID-19, and Texas Democrats opine a lack of representation at their national convention.
Several Democrats are criticizing Planned Parenthood Texas Votes for using the phrase “sucio” in attack ads against state Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., since the term carries derogatory connotations in Spanish slang.
