State SenateTexas Senators Hold Drawing for Short Two-Year Terms In Wake of Redistricting
Matt StringerJanuary 12, 2023
Senators drew lots to determine which members would run for re-election in two years.
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FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCornyn Questions Labeling Illegal Immigration ‘Invasion,’ per Report
Hayden SparksDecember 19, 2022
Cornyn also faced backlash among staunch conservatives for his bipartisan appropriations bill that included limited gun control measures.
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.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022IssuesJudicialGOP Judges Deny Paxton’s Request to Revisit Decision Stripping His Authority to Prosecute Election Fraud
Hayden SparksSeptember 28, 2022
In December, the GOP judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals invalidated a state law empowering the attorney general to prosecute election fraud.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesParker County Commissioners Pass Disaster Proclamation Calling Illegal Immigration ‘Invasion’
Hayden SparksJuly 27, 2022
The commissioners court unanimously approved a document urging Governor Greg Abbott to order deportations by the state government.
88th LegislatureTaxes & SpendingNeighboring States, Tribes Receive Billions in Revenue From Legal Casinos
Hayden SparksJuly 26, 2022
Casinos are constitutionally banned in Texas and opponents say legalizing them would have adverse social effects.
88th LegislatureElections 2022Taxes & SpendingBeto O’Rourke Backs Legalizing Casinos, Sports Betting for Additional Tax Revenue
Hayden SparksApril 21, 2022
The Democratic candidate for governor suggested legalizing gambling could provide an opening for property tax relief.
2022 Primary Election RESULTSElections 2022IssuesRepublican Incumbents on Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals Face Democratic Opponents
Hayden SparksMarch 17, 2022
Republican incumbents on Texas’ two highest courts easily secured the GOP nomination on primary day.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyFederalLocal NewsEl Paso Indian Tribe Spars With Texas at U.S. Supreme Court Over Electronic Bingo Devices
Hayden SparksFebruary 23, 2022
The court heard arguments in a case in which the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo is seeking the right to regulate its own gambling activities.
HealthcareStatewide NewsNew Caregiver Protections in Texas Tested by Long-Term Care Facilities Attempting Restrictions
Kim RobertsJanuary 5, 2022
Even with increasing cases of the omicron variant, nursing homes and assisted living facilities cannot unilaterally decide to halt visitation by designated essential caregivers which is now protected by the Texas constitution.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyCriminal JusticeEducationElections 2022HealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateElection Integrity Protection Act, Chemical Abortion Restrictions Among Laws Taking Effect Dec. 2
Hayden SparksDecember 2, 2021
The laws taking effect on December 2 were passed during the second called session of the Texas legislature.
Civil SocietyHealthcareIssuesAbbott Claims ‘Texas Did Not Lock Down Like So Many Other States’ During Pandemic, Citing Job Growth
Hayden SparksNovember 22, 2021
Abbott said that job growth in Texas is “roaring back” in comparison to many other states.