Five Things Texas Politicians Probably Wish They Hadn’t Said (Or Tweeted) in 2019
Some Texas public officials have a foot-in-mouth problem, and this year provided plenty of examples.
How will Texas Distribute ARPA Funds?
According to Senator Jane Nelson's press release, Senate Bill 8 appropriates a total of $16.3 billion from ARPA -- $15.8 billion from the...
Abbott’s Refugee Freeze Will Not Help Texas Homelessness
In a recent announcement that Texas would not accept new refugees in 2020, Gov. Greg Abbott made Texas the first state to close its...
Gov. Abbott Calls For A Second Session After The First Led Nowhere
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a second special session on Tuesday, just an hour after the Texas Senate adjourned the first special session.
While the...
Bills, Bills, Bills: Ahead of the Veto Deadline, Abbott Rejects 58 Bills
Gov. Greg Abbott had vetoed a total number of 58 bills- including two corresponding resolutions- passed by the 2019 state Legislature. While both chambers...
Another Paxton Whistleblower Leaves AG’s Office
And then there was one.
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that a sixth member of a group of seven whistleblowers in Texas Attorney General...
Who Are The Texas State Senate Freshman?
Now that the November elections are over and in the past, we must focus on the future of Texas, which will be determined during...
Mixed Drinks Added to Alcohol-to-go Options in Texas
To help restaurants and bars reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19 shutdowns, Gov. Greg Abbott is now allowing the sale of mixed drinks...
As Battle Over 2020 Census Deadline Continues, Stakes are High
The urgency remains for Texans to fill out 2020 census forms as soon as possible. This is the advice of Lila Valencia, a senior...
Mike Schofield bought a district. Now he's selling out his constituents
Mike Schofield finally fulfilled his dream of becoming a politician, but now that he’s in the Texas House, whose side is he on?
