Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), a medical doctor, led the effort to end the requirement to wear masks in the chamber and committees.
The Democrats on the committee accused Chairman Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and others of “silencing opposing viewpoints.”
A resolution to end the Texas House’s mask requirement now awaits final approval or denial by the full chamber.
An amendment that would have allowed the state to establish its own Medicaid-like program to expand coverage for uninsured Texans was voted down during budget debate.
Proposed constitutional amendments to establish four commercial casinos in Texas are currently pending in committees.
Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton filed an amendment to the proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium.
A representative of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which has hired 73 lobbyists in Texas, testified in favor of legalizing casinos.
With resolutions left pending, the Texas House Administration Committee will leave the lower chamber’s mask mandate in place for the time being.
The Texas House approved a handful of bills in its first opportunity to vote on legislation this session.
The 60th day of the state legislature is both a filing deadline and a starting shot for floor debate and real action on bills.
The Texas Lottery is on track to receive more revenue this year than in any year since it was established.
With fewer exceptions than Governor Abbott’s mask mandate, the COVID-19 regulations at the Capitol make it difficult for parents of young and autistic children to testify.
Here's a list of the newly announced Texas House committee chair and vice chair appointments.
The Texas House of Representatives elected Rep. Dade Phelan as its new speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Despite the targeting of several dozen seats by Republicans or Democrats, the two parties will control the same number of seats in the 87th Legislature.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
