Corrupt Figures Threaten To Topple The Texas Republican Empire
In recent years, the traditionally Republican state of Texas, has witnessed a disturbing trend, revealing cracks within the party’s foundation. Recent events, particularly the impeachment...
Renewable energy proponents brace for last-minute attack on tax breaks for wind and solar
Any day now.
That’s a phrase on the minds of renewable energy proponents who have been fighting to preserve what they say is a key...
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia Introduces Federal Wear Your Mask Act
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) has introduced the Wear Your Mask Act to require face masks at all federally owned, leased or operated facilities....
Follow the Freshmen – Dead House Bills
Tenth in an ongoing series
The Follow the Freshman series has focused on how freshmen legislators communicate with their constituents through social media. With the...
Democrats Pass Economic Assistance for Texas Families – Without Any Republican Support
The United States Senate passed the American Rescue Plan on Saturday on strict party lines. While different from its counterpart in the House which...
Texas law will outlaw minors from buying popular cough medicine
Starting in September, Texans under 18 years old will no longer be able to buy popular over-the-counter cough medicines like NyQuil and Robitussin under...
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...
Texas House Republican Accuses Own Party of “Widespread, Aggressive Misinformation”
Texas House Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) is one of the most conservative Republicans in the lower chamber, but he is calling out his own...
More than 500 Bills Already Filed for 2021 Texas Legislative Session
The gavel doesn’t drop to open the 2021 Texas legislative session until Jan. 12, but state lawmakers are already giving us an indication of...
Abbott Issues Mandatory Mask Order, Limits Gatherings to 10
In another move aimed at getting Texas’ COVID-19 situation under control, Gov. Greg Abbott Friday issued a new executive order requiring all Texans to...
