Gov. Greg Abbot’s Veto Day Is Coming, Here’s What to Expect
“Veto Day” is a tradition in Texas. By constitutional law, the governor has 20 days (excluding Sundays) to issue vetoes once the legislative session...
The Texas Foster Care System is In Crisis
The Texas foster care system has faced a number of setbacks in recent months. This year alone, there was a decrease of at least...
Proposed Property Tax Cuts May Damage Texas
In the ongoing saga of what seems like a never-ending and perpetual session of the Texas Legislature, another drama is playing out within certain...
Follow The Freshman: Stan Gerdes
As we near the end of the year, we must focus on the future of Texas, which will be determined during the 88th legislative...
Budget Surplus Could Be Spent On Bigger School Allotments
One debate happening in the state legislature this session is exactly how to give more money to Texas schools. One increasingly popular plan is...
Is Texas’ Education Agency Commissioner Undermining Public Schools?
On Tuesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and school safety chief John Scott testified before the new Public Education chair Rep. Brad Buckley...
Patrick Scolds Sen. Gutierrez for Mentioning Gun Violence in Debate About ‘Protecting Children’
During a Senate floor debate Tuesday supposedly about “protecting children,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick rebuked Sen. Roland Gutierrez for repeatedly mentioning gun violence. Sen....
Voucher Bill Faces Uphill Battle As Time Runs Out, House Opposition Remains Steadfast
In a stunning turn of events, the Texas House of Representatives delivered a resounding blow to a highly contested proposal that aimed to introduce...
Will AG Paxton Face Impeachment?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces uncertain consequences following a House corruption probe into a range of serious crimes. The House Committee on General...
Explainer: What is a Special Session?
Gov. Greg Abbott immediately called a special session after Texas lawmakers completed the year’s regular legislative session after the legislature failed to pass bills...
