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.
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff of the Catholic Church who emphasized love and mercy in...
House Republicans Pass Voucher Bill
Capping a marathon day of floor debate on two of the biggest public education bills this session,...
House Approves $7.7 Billion School Funding Bill
The Texas House on Wednesday afternoon overwhelmingly approved an amended $7.7 billion school finance bill that would...
Trump Calls Texas House GOP Ahead of Pivotal Voucher Vote
President Donald Trump called into a Texas House GOP Caucus meeting on Wednesday morning ahead of a...
Sen. Middleton Announces AG Bid
Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, on Tuesday afternoon announced that he will run for Texas attorney general in...
House Ed Chair Won’t Post Runs for School Finance Bill Online
The chair of the House Public Education Committee won’t publicly release online copies of financial impact summaries...
Houston Police Have Called ICE on Callers, Records Show
Houston Police Department officers have called federal immigration officers on people reporting accidents or asking for help...
With Trump Endorsement, Dan Patrick Announces Re-Election Bid
After picking up an expected endorsement from President Donald Trump, Texas Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on...
House Passes Budget Bill After Marathon Floor Debate
The Texas House passed its $337.4 billion two-year spending plan for the state in the wee hours...
House Considering $337.4 Billion Budget On Floor
The full Texas House of Representatives on Thursday will get its first crack at the state’s two-year,...
