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.
Supreme Court Lets Abbott, Paxton Withhold Uvalde, Jan. 6 Records
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday allowed Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton to withhold...
Waco Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell Won’t Seek Reelection
Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell on Monday announced that he will not seek reelection next year but will...
Schatzline Withdraws from Texas Senate Race
Two days after announcing his candidacy for a north Fort Worth Senate seat, Fort Worth Republican Rep....
Texas to Ban Sale, Production of “Lab-Grown” Meat
Starting in September, Texas will begin a two-year ban on the sale and production of meat products...
Homeschooled Kids Could Get a Lot of Voucher Funding. Here’s Why.
One of the most bruising and polarizing fights in the Texas Legislature this session was waged over...
Federal Court Rules Against Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
Three federal appeals judges on Friday unanimously ruled that a Louisiana law mandating the display of the...
Houston Sen. Joan Huffman Enters Texas AG Race
Houston Republican Sen. Joan Huffman on Monday announced her candidacy for Texas attorney general, becoming the third...
Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday struck down a proposed ban on gummies, vapes and other products containing...
Audit: Texas Jail Oversight System Has Major Reporting Flaws
The Texas agency that is responsible for overseeing county jails did not consistently investigate complaints, kept inaccurate...
Comptroller Pick Likely to Resign Senate Ahead of Appointment
State Sen. Kelly Hancock, R-North Richland Hills, is expected to resign from the Texas Senate to avoid...
