Sam Stockbridge
Sam Stockbridge is an award-winning reporter covering politics and the legislature. When he isn’t wonking out at the Capitol, you can find him birding or cycling around Austin.
Texas Led U.S. in Active Shootings Last Year
Texas led the U.S. in active shooter incidents in 2024, with one out of every six such...
Democratic Veteran Clinches San Antonio Mayoral Runoff
Gina Ortiz Jones claimed victory in the San Antonio mayoral runoff race on Saturday, securing 54% of...
Abbott Signs Teacher Pay Bill Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening signed into law a bipartisan bill that will infuse an extra...
With Deadline Looming, Abbott Under Pressure to Veto THC Ban
After the Legislature this session passed a ban on consumable tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, veterans and cannabis industry...
Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers
Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and...
Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raises in Last-Minute Vote
On the last day of the legislative session, the Texas House approved a revised version of a...
Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses
A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized testing system failed over the weekend, just before the...
Republican Bills Targeting Local Transit Projects Die
A set of bills that would have stymied local government road and transit plans are likely dead...
Conference Committee Unveils Negotiated Budget
Texas lawmakers on Thursday unveiled the final negotiated version of the state budget for the next two...
Slew of Conservative Bills Die Over Patrick Blunder
A late-night blunder by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday allowed Senate Democrats to kill a host...
