After years of responding to individual ordinances, GOP legislators have an eye on passing a proactive preemption measure.
Vela will serve the remaining three years of the term on the Austin City Council before having to seek re-election in 2024.
In recent years, large cities have adopted strict and costly ordinances regulating contractual terms between businesses and employees.
A federal judge has issued an injunction against Dallas's paid sick leave ordinance, prohibiting the city from enforcing the measure on April 1 as planned.
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
The Workers Defense Project has drawn increased scrutiny with its involvement in labor initiatives across Texas and questions over its tax status.
Texans may have to brace themselves for another high-profile U.S. Senate race next year as the Democratic primary continues to grow.
The Austin-based non-profit has been slapped with a complaint alleging that it's violating its tax status by behaving as a labor union.
