88th LegislatureIssuesSpeaker Phelan Lists Property Tax Relief, Criminal Justice Reform, Border Security on Texas House Priority List
Hayden SparksJanuary 10, 2023
The Texas House reelected Phelan as speaker by a vote of 143 to 3.
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IssuesUvalde, Border Troubles, and a Landmark Court Ruling: Top Texas Political Stories of 2022
Brad JohnsonDecember 30, 2022
Here's a review of the top stories in Texas politics this year.
FederalGunsImmigration & BorderIssuesSen. Gutierrez Testifies to Congress on Uvalde Shooting: ‘Not One Law Enforcement Official Took Control’
Hayden SparksDecember 15, 2022
Gutierrez condemned the response by law enforcement during the shooting, which has also been criticized by the director of the state police.
Elections 2022FederalGunsLocal NewsState SenateUvalde County Voters Rebuke Democrats with Strong Showing for Statewide Republicans
Matt StringerNovember 9, 2022
Uvalde County voters rejected Democratic candidates for all statewide and legislative offices on election day.
88th LegislatureElections 2022GunsIssuesTaxes & SpendingSen. Gutierrez to File Bill Proposing $300 Million in Compensation, Damages for Uvalde Shooting Victims
Hayden SparksNovember 2, 2022
After a delay of more than an hour, federal agents killed the gunman who murdered 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
EducationStatewide NewsAbbott Names New School Safety Chief Four Months After Uvalde Shooting
Hudson CallenderOctober 5, 2022
The state legislature has directed $100 million to bolster mental health and school safety initiatives.
EducationIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsUvalde School Board Unanimously Votes to Fire Police Chief Pete Arredondo
Hayden SparksAugust 25, 2022
The school board unanimously voted to terminate his contract exactly three months after the shooting that took the lives of 21 people.
GunsLocal NewsUvalde Class Action Lawsuit to be Filed Against Law Enforcement Agencies, Gun Manufacturer
Brad JohnsonAugust 24, 2022
The announcement comes months after a similar suit settled between Sandy Hook shooting parents and the firearm manufacturer Remington.
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeGunsIssuesJudicialCiting Improper Filing, Judge Denies Sen. Roland Gutierrez’s Request for Uvalde Shooting Documents
Hayden SparksAugust 12, 2022
Judge Catherine Mauzy decided that Gutierrez improperly submitted the request under the Texas Government Code.
87th LegislatureIssuesStatewide NewsLawmakers Condemn ‘Egregiously Poor Decision Making’ in Report on Uvalde Shooting
Hayden SparksJuly 19, 2022
A committee formed by Speaker Dade Phelan to investigate the Robb Elementary School shooting released a preliminary report on its findings.
87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeIssuesStatewide NewsUvalde Shooting Investigative Committee Set to Release ‘Hallway Video’ Showing Law Enforcement Response
Hayden SparksJuly 12, 2022
Rep. Dustin Burrows is releasing the video against the wishes of District Attorney Christina Mitchell-Busbee.
Local NewsUvalde Mayor, Sen. Gutierrez Ask Abbott to Remove Official Accused of Mishandling Victim Benefits
Brad JohnsonJuly 5, 2022
The district attorney was appointed to oversee the center by Gov. Greg Abbott.