87th LegislatureState HouseRep. Dade Phelan Elected as Speaker of the Texas House
Brad JohnsonJanuary 12, 2021
The Texas House of Representatives elected Rep. Dade Phelan as its new speaker for the 87th Legislative Session.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: COVID-19 Vaccine for Texans, Parents Choosing to Home School, Special Election in SD 30
Michelle ArledgeDecember 4, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: CPS Reform, Sex Ed Debate, Property Tax Legislation During Session
Michelle ArledgeNovember 20, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: UT’s Free Speech Violations, Allegations Against Ken Paxton, El Paso in Lockdown
Michelle ArledgeNovember 13, 2020
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.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsPartisan Makeup of Texas House of Representatives to Remain the Same
Daniel FriendNovember 4, 2020
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.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Voter Fraud in Texas, the Race for Speaker of the Texas House, Abbott’s “Back the Blue” Pledge
Michelle ArledgeOctober 30, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
State HouseRep. Trey Martinez Fischer Becomes Second Democrat to Enter Texas House Speaker Race
Brad JohnsonOctober 26, 2020
Two Democrats have filed paperwork for the Texas House speakership, placing their hopes in a blue electoral wave next month.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020Statewide NewsTexas Partisan Index: Rating House Districts From Most Republican to Most Democratic
Daniel FriendOctober 7, 2020
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 150 house districts — from red to blue.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseState SenateLatest Financial Reports Signal Fierce Competition for Open Texas House Seats
Daniel FriendOctober 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the latest financial reports in the most competitive state legislative races on the ballot this November.
IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsMajority of Texas House Members Want to Limit Public Access to Capitol During Session
Daniel FriendAugust 14, 2020
A survey conducted among Texas House members shows that a majority favor precautions such as face mask requirements when the Capitol is reopened for session.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020The Back MicThe Back Mic: Latest Fundraising Totals in the Most Competitive Texas House Districts
McKenzie TaylorJuly 17, 2020
This week — Here's a look at the latest fundraising totals in the hottest races for the Texas House.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseState SenateThe Back MicThe Back Mic: How Runoff Candidates Fared Financially Before Election Day
McKenzie TaylorApril 3, 2020
This week — a look at how much money candidates who are now facing a longer ramp-up to their runoff elections had before the primary.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: A List of Victory Margins in the Texas House’s Most Competitive Seats
McKenzie TaylorFebruary 7, 2020
In this week's edition — Here's a look at how the margins of victory shifted from 2016 to 2018 in some of Texas' most competitive state house seats.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s a List of Candidates for Texas House — Part 2
McKenzie TaylorDecember 27, 2019
The list of candidates for each Texas House race has largely taken shape — here's a look at who's running in each district as primary elections loom.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsThe Back MicThe Back Mic: Here’s a List of the Candidates for Texas House — Part 1
McKenzie TaylorDecember 20, 2019
The list of candidates for each Texas House race has largely taken shape — here's a look at who's running in each district as primary elections loom.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseStatewide NewsSpeaker Dennis Bonnen Will Not Face Criminal Charges Over Empower Texans Controversy
McKenzie TaylorOctober 24, 2019
After a Texas Rangers investigation and political fallout, the Brazoria County District Attorney announced no criminal charges would be brought against Speaker Bonnen.
86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseStatewide NewsTexas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Will Not Seek Re-Election
McKenzie TaylorOctober 22, 2019
In the aftermath of a recording in which a quid pro quo was offered to a grassroots leader, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will not seek re-election.
IssuesState HouseStatewide NewsSpeaker Bonnen Apologizes for Saying ‘Terrible Things’ as Fallout from Empower Texans Recording Continues
McKenzie TaylorAugust 6, 2019
Speaker Dennis Bonnen sent an email to House members to apologize for statements he made in a meeting with Michael Quinn Sullivan and Rep. Dustin Burrows.
86th LegislatureElections 2020State HouseTexas Speaker Dennis Bonnen Accused of Quid Pro Quo by Grassroots Group Empower Texans
McKenzie TaylorJuly 26, 2019
Empower Texans CEO Michael Quinn Sullivan alleges that Speaker Dennis Bonnen wanted him to challenge 10 GOP House members in exchange for press passes.