Thousands of House Bills Officially Died Today. Here’s Why.

Thousands of bills introduced in the Texas House officially died today, marking the beginning of the end...

New Poll Shows Cornyn Vulnerable As Paxton Surges Ahead

Senator John Cornyn is lagging 16 points behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a recent poll...

Bills Advance in Texas House to Erode Gun Restrictions

The Texas House is considering numerous bills that would erode the state’s existing limits on who can...

John Bash Exits Texas Attorney General Race, Citing Family Health Concerns

John Bash, a prominent attorney known for representing Elon Musk and serving as a former U.S. Attorney,...

Texas Democrats Rethink Their Leverage Play

A quiet but meaningful political shift unfolded this week at the Texas Capitol as House Democrats stepped...

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...

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...

The Texas Legislature is having big battles over gender and sexuality. Track them here.

Editor's note: This article will be updated through the legislative session. Check back for the latest news on these proposals. As fundamental questions of gender...

With Trump’s Endorsement, Patrick Eyes Continued Leadership In Texas Senate

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced Friday that he will seek a fourth term, solidifying his place...
Photo of the Humanities Texas offices in Austin, taken on April 7, 2025.

DOGE Guts Funding for Texas Humanities Council

Humanities Texas, the state’s humanities council, learned last week that it will have nearly two-thirds of its budget slashed as a result of its...
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