Texas Leaders Get Job Done, but They Are No Andrew Cuomo
During times of crises, people expect their leaders to take point and communicate with them effectively and wisely. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the...
Republicans Unwillingness to Face Reality Means Texas Suffers in Census
It’s easy for state leaders to claim their hands are tied when it comes to the federal Census—but the state of Texas will suffer...
Who’s Challenging Ken Paxton for Texas AG?
When President Trump was elected in 2016, many wondered if the former reality TV star had the background necessary to be the nation's commander...
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...
Texas House Rejects Bail Amendment SJR 87 After Verification Vote
Senate Joint Resolution 87 (SJR 87) dies in Texas House, according to Quorum Report. As deadline...
Bipartisan Letter Urges Governor Abbott to Add Medicaid Expansion to the Call for the...
After unfruitful efforts to expand Medicaid during the Legislature, a bipartisan letter has been sent to Abbott asking him to add the expansion of...
House And Senate Tensions Flare In Upcoming Education-Focused Special Session
With a special session on education right around the corner and Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial in the rearview mirror, things in the Capitol are...
Key Texas Bills Advance Amid Debate on Wildfires, Taxes, Religion, and Gender Identity
As the 2025 legislative session gains momentum, the Texas Legislature has moved forward with several high-profile bills...
Abbott’s Voucher Gamble Looms As $20B Awaits In 2025 Session
As Texas lawmakers gear up for the 89th Legislative Session in January 2025, they have approximately $20 billion in unspent funds at their disposal,...
Texas Senate Advances Voucher Bill Amid Cost Concerns
A Texas Senate committee has advanced a school voucher-style bill that would allow families to use public funds for private education, despite concerns over...
