A Look at Texas Freshmen Legislators' Accomplishments
Eleventh in an ongoing series
With the 86th session of the Texas Legislature in the rear view mirror, we wondered, what have freshmen legislators accomplished?...
Prepare for a Very Messy Redistricting
One of the most important things on the agenda of the 87th Texas Legislature is the drawing of new congressional districts, but a combination of...
Voucher Bill Tests Phelan’s Leadership
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was elected to the leadership position with the help of a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans. However, he...
Buckley Reveals New “School Choice” Bill, Amidst Rumors OF Fourth Special Session
As anticipation builds for a potential fourth special session, Texas House Education Committee Chairman, Representative Brad Buckley's unveiling of an updated version of the...
Texas Voting Suppression Bill Called Out For Using Racist Language
If we were to make a ranking of controversial bills this Legislative Session, SB7 and HB6 would definitely be at the top. Both bills...
Former Gov. Rick Perry Is The Latest Politician To Support Sport Betting In Texas
Sports betting is a huge business all over the world, in Texas, nevertheless, sports betting is currently illegal along with casinos, except for three...
Property Tax Fight Involves Personal Business Benefits For Phelan, Bettencourt
As the first special session of the legislature begins, Texas Republican leadership are viciously fighting for competing property tax reform. As things get nastier,...
Good Bill Hunting: Talarico’s Effort to Increase Teacher Pay
Good Bill Hunting is a weekly series during the legislative session where RA News will look at a bill or piece of legislation that...
State Senators Still Not Convinced PUCs Grid Redesign Plan Works
The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee met with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and their power grid redesign consultants in a hearing in...
Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, to Lead Ken Paxton Impeachment
Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, two esteemed Texas lawyers, have been chosen to lead the prosecution in the Senate impeachment trial of suspended Attorney...
