87th LegislatureStatewide NewsA Preview of Emergency Powers-Related Bills Filed Ahead of the 87th Texas Legislature
Brad JohnsonJanuary 4, 2021
Here's a look at legislation taking aim at Texas' emergency powers for this upcoming session.
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Elections 2020Statewide NewsSid Miller, Allen West, GOP State Senators Sue Gov. Abbott Over Early Voting Extension
Brad JohnsonSeptember 23, 2020
Republican Texas officials have joined a lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott over his unilateral extension of the state's early voting period.
86th LegislatureAudioElections 2020Weekly Roundup Podcast: Abbott Reopening Allowances, Austin Police Defunding, Netflix’s Cuties Film Ban
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 18, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
86th LegislatureAudioElections 2020Weekly Roundup Podcast: Abbott’s Back the Blue Pledge, Sex Ed Curriculum Updates, Trump’s Supreme Court Shortlist
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 11, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
86th LegislatureAudioElections 2020Weekly Roundup Podcast: The Texas Disaster Act, Dove Season, State Budget Cuts, Gun Sales
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 4, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Statewide NewsAn Overview of the Texas Disaster Act, the Source of the State’s Coronavirus Response
Brad JohnsonAugust 31, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott derives his emergency powers from a law passed 45 years ago called the Texas Disaster Act. It has been put into abundant use since coronavirus spread in the state.