Embattled Cuellar Distancing Himself From Koch Money
United States Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) found himself once again in a foreign policy mess this week. This time it involved a donor of...
How Likely is it Texas Attorney General Paxton Can Kill DACA?
Last week brought a crippling blow to the Trump administration when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against its attempt to repeal the Deferred Action...
Controversial Texas Bill Sparks Debate Over Religion In Schools
On Tuesday, The House Committee on Public Education discussed a bill that would require all public classrooms in the state to display a copy...
Bonnen Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Hike Staff Salaries as High as $280K
Outgoing Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) boosted the taxpayer-funded salaries for his staffers — some as high as $280,000 — and cut the...
New law protects the interests of businesses, could infringe on first amendment right to...
It’s no secret that Texans will fight fiercely for their land. Whether the main concern is land rights or preserving water, activists have long...
Hundreds Of Educators Use Spring Break To Advocate For Public Schools In Texas
This week, 175 educators from across Texas traveled to the state capital, using their spring break to push lawmakers for increased school funding and...
Will Gambling Proceeds Support Education in Texas?
In 1991 one of the big questions the State of Texas faced was whether legislators should allow a lottery to help fund some of...
After House Republicans tackle big challenges in session, they face another one: Saving themselves
When Hillary Clinton came to Houston last month for a local party fundraiser, she spoke forcefully about the opportunities that await Texas Democrats in...
Heat tensions rising in state jails and prisons
A bill that would have tackled high temperatures at state jails and prisons has been eviscerated and replaced with a cost study. HB 936...
Summer Camp Season is Here! But Are Your Kids Really Safe?
In 2009, an 11-year-old boy was sexually abused during summer camp.
The boy said his camp counselor would perform “shower checks,” where he would touch...
