The Back MicThe Back Mic: Members of the 88th Texas Legislative Session Listed
Brad JohnsonNovember 18, 2022
This week — Here’s a list of the incumbents and candidates who won races for the Texas Legislature ahead of next year’s session.
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88th LegislatureCivil SocietyEducationHealthcareState HouseState SenateIllegal Voting Felonies, ‘Save Women’s Sports Act,’ and School Choice Among Bills Filed on First Day of Pre-Filing
Brad JohnsonNovember 16, 2022
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyCriminal JusticeIssuesDemocratic Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Abolish Death Penalty in Texas
Hayden SparksNovember 15, 2022
Texas executed a 61-year-old man last week for murdering his mother in Smith County nearly two decades ago.
Criminal JusticeElections 2022FederalImmigration & BorderStatewide NewsTexas Democrats Blame Lackluster Midterm on 2021 Election Reform, Redistricting, and Poor Border Messaging
Rob LauciusNovember 11, 2022
Election reform, redistricting, and “dark money” donations were just some of the reasons Democrats lost this cycle, according to party leadership.
88th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseLegislative Musical Chairs: Texas House Turnover and New Faces Set the Table for 2023 Session
Brad JohnsonNovember 11, 2022
After an interim of turnover, the Texas House is set to feature many new faces as Republicans obtained a net gain of two seats.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyElections 2022Local NewsState HouseRep. Lacey Hull Wins Second Term in Texas House, Defeats Democratic Challenger Stephanie Morales
Holly HansenNovember 10, 2022
In unofficial election results, Hull touted a healthy 14-point margin over her Democratic challenger.
88th LegislatureState HouseVideoVoices of TexasVIDEO: Rep. Tony Tinderholt on Bid for Texas House Speaker
Daniel FriendNovember 10, 2022
Rep. Tony Tinderholt joins senior reporter Hayden Sparks to discuss his bid for the Texas House Speaker that he recently announced.
88th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesStatewide NewsRep. Tony Tinderholt Files for Texas House Speaker in First Challenge to Incumbent Dade Phelan
Hayden SparksNovember 4, 2022
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
Elections 2022Local NewsWilliamson County House Seat Pits Republican Caroline Harris Against Democrat Luis Echegaray
Brad JohnsonNovember 3, 2022
The Austin exurb is one of the fastest-growing areas of the state as a tech giant expands operations in Taylor.
87th Legislature88th LegislatureEducationImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingAbbott, Texas Lawmakers Add $415 Million for School Safety, $360 Million for Border Security
Hayden SparksOctober 27, 2022
The emergency funding measure proposed by the Legislative Budget Board includes $15 million for a new elementary school in Uvalde.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsState HouseHarris County Releasing Felons Possessing Firearms on Personal Recognizance ‘30 to 40 Times a Month’
Holly HansenOctober 14, 2022
A Houston victims advocate asked lawmakers to consider adding Felon in Possession of a firearm to a law limiting personal bonds for some criminal charges.
IssuesTaxes & SpendingTexas Lottery Reports Nearly $8.3 Billion in Sales in Fiscal Year 2022, Breaking Record 12th Year in a Row
Hayden SparksOctober 4, 2022
The Texas Lottery Commission indicated that nearly $2 billion went to the Foundation School Fund and tens of millions to benefit veterans.