Jim Murphy: Conflicts and Criminals
State Representative Jim Murphy’s (R - Houston) is under fire for “double-dipping” with two taxpayer-funded jobs -- one as a state legislator at the...
House Bill Threatens Texas DREAM Act, Advocates Warn
The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is opposing House Bill 232, a proposal that advocates say would dismantle the Texas DREAM Act and block...
Patrick Rules State Senate with Iron Fist, Marching Texas Further Right
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has controlled the Texas State Senate since 2014, has frequently battled other Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott and...
Burrows Clinches Texas House Speaker, But GOP Divisions Take Center Stage
The Texas House of Representatives has concluded its vote for the Speaker, selecting Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), as the leader for the 89th Legislative...
For Rural Texans, The Postal Service Is A Lifeline, But Some Say It’s Been...
The problems with Denice Harlan’s mail didn’t start with COVID-19, the financial challenges of the United States Postal Service or the political tensions before a fiercely contested presidential...
Speaker Burrows Announces Committee Assignments
Shortly after the Texas House adjourned today, Speaker Dustin Burrows released the long-awaited committee assignments for the session. The appointments will shape the legislative...
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?
Rep. Zerwas, the Republican Chair of the Appropriations Committee, is joining the UT System....
After 13 years serving in the state legislature, Rep. Zerwas (R-Richmond) steps away from his position with a reputation for working across the political...
Texas DOGE Committee Kills Key Agency Safety Net Bill
The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency on Saturday voted down a pivotal backup bill...
Texas Senate Republicans Block Subpoenas in Redistricting Controversy
A Texas Senate committee overseeing congressional redistricting voted along party lines Wednesday to block efforts to subpoena...
