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.
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...
Musk is Out of Trump’s Washington
Elon Musk is officially leaving his role as a top advisor in President Donald Trump’s administration after...
House Passes Ten Commandments Mandate
Texas House Republicans on Sunday passed a bill that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments...
Texas DOGE Committee Kills Key Agency Safety Net Bill
The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency on Saturday voted down a pivotal backup bill...
Harris County Commissioners Still Oppose Toll Money Transfer
All of the Harris County commissioners remain staunchly opposed to a revised Senate bill that would redirect...
School Funding Bill Heads for Passage with New Changes
Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a further revised version of a public school funding bill in second...
House Passes School Prayer Bill in Second Reading
The Texas House on Thursday afternoon passed in second reading a bill that would empower public schools...
House Sends Ten Commandments Bill Back to Committee
During floor debate on Wednesday, the Texas House recommitted a Senate Ten Commandments mandate to the House...
Patrick Reportedly Unwilling to Back Any Basic Allotment Increase
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is reportedly unwilling to increase the basic allotment in negotiations over the House...
