Texas’ $33B Surplus: Savior Or Saboteur Of Public Education Funding?
During the House Appropriations Committee’s first meeting, Texas’ lawmakers went over the Biennial Revenue Estimate (ESF) and stressed the need to use part of...
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...
Education Committee Report Teases Controversial School Choice In Texas
In an unexpected turn of events, the Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has reportedly concluded its highly anticipated report ahead of schedule....
Asst. Texas AG Loses Job After Spreading QAnon Conspiracy Theories, Racism
After inciting violence and spreading QAnon conspiracy theories, racist and transphobic comments on social media, Nick Moutos is no longer working in the Texas...
Paxton Calls on Phelan to Resign
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan, accusing him of being intoxicated while presiding over the House....
Is El Paso Ready to Reopen? Gov. Abbott Says Yes.
El Paso city and county leaders still aren’t ready to reopen restaurants, bars, hair salons and nonessential businesses, but Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s...
Houston Sues the State to Block the “Unconstitutional” Death Star Bill
On Monday, Houston city attorneys sued the state of Texas to stop the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act from taking effect. The lawsuit is the...
Follow the Freshmen: Checking in on Filed Bills by New Legislators
Fourth in an ongoing series
The 86th session of the Texas Legislature welcomed 34 new members in January, with 28 members sworn into the Texas...
Senate Education Committee to Meet Monday AM to Vote Out Voucher Bill
During proceedings on the Senate floor it was announced that the Senate Education Committee will conduct a hearing at 8:30 AM on Monday, May...
As Texas Relaxes COVID-19 Rules, More Restaurants Face Permanent Closure
Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that he is loosening COVID-19 safety restrictions has received mixed reactions.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called the plan “a little more...
