RA Staff
New bill poses threat to freedom of speech
The Texas Citizens Participation Act established in 2011, also known as H.B. 2973, encourages public participation by citizens but also protects a person's right...
Democrat Ray Lopez wins Texas House seat formerly held by Rodriguez
Results for San Antonio House District 125 runoff election came to a close Tuesday night.
Former San Antonio City Council member and Democrat Ray...
Follow the Freshmen: Nearly 1,000 Bills Filed By New Legislators
Fifth in an ongoing series
With the first half of the legislative session in the rearview mirror, last Friday marked the deadline for bill filing. The...
Teachers Rally for Public Education at the Capitol
Pictured: Attendees of the AFT Rally for Public Education
AUSTIN, TX - On the first day of Spring Break for public schools in Texas, several...
Texas Should Expand Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana
There are numerous topics and concerns for Texas lawmakers to address when they meet at the Capitol in Austin, from rising property taxes to...
Over 7,000 Bills and Joint Resolutions Filed in the 86th Legislative Session
AUSTIN, TX - Friday was the last day to file bills for consideration during the 86th legislative session. Legislators from the Texas Senate and...
Early Voting Has Ended in the Texas House District 125 Special Runoff Election
(From left to right: Ray Lopez, Fred Rangel)
Early voting has concluded in the special election runoff for Texas House District 125. As of Friday...
Medicaid Expansion Gets First Committee Hearing in 6 Years
AUSTIN TX - On Tuesday, the Texas House Committee on Insurance heard testimony on Medicaid expansion, the first formal committee hearing the policy received...
Harris County is Now Approved for Countywide Election Day Polling Centers
Per Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman:
Houston, TX – Today, Texas Secretary of State David Whitley approved Harris County as one of six Texas counties with...
Results are in: Morales Wins Texas House District 145
Results for Houston House District 145 runoff election came to a close Tuesday night.
Small businesswoman Christina Morales won the runoff for House District...