Dan Patrick’s Response to ‘Vulgar’ Shirt Sparks Free Speech Debate
Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Texas State Senate, publicly said he would remove all witnesses from legislative committee hearings who were wearing clothing that displayed “vulgar” language.
Five Facts About New Texas Driver’s Licenses
Texas is releasing new driver’s licenses and identification cards. What does that mean? Is yours defunct?
Here are the basics you need to know.
1. They...
One Texan Voted Against the Anti-Lynching Bill. He’s Been Controversial for Years.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert is known for a long list of selective outrage and displays of anger. The East Texas Republican is adding to...
Transparency in Government Can Help People. Just ask Texas Teachers.
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is an asset to teachers. Over the course of a teacher’s career, a nest egg is created from...
What Is Your Legislator Up To? Here’s a Peek at What They Do Out...
The Texas Legislature, comprised of 150 House members and 31 Senate members, convenes every two years. So what are legislators up to when they...
Abbott Offers Clemency for Some Human Trafficking Survivors, but Not for All of Them
Photo by Dominic Robinson
Gov. Greg Abbott has established a customized clemency application for minors who have been victims of human trafficking. They can...
Texas Tech Is on the Rise—And We’re Not Talking About the University
Illustration by Mariana G.
This piece has been updated as of February 24, 2020.
Austin, Texas is at the top of the list for the second...
A Bill Could Have Protected Domestic Violence Survivors, but Texas Didn’t Pass It
Days after being released from jail on domestic violence charges, Jacques Dshawn Smith is now facing charges for capital murder in connection with the...
Kirk Watson Resigns From Texas Senate to Make History at University of Houston
Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) resigned from the Texas Senate on Tuesday morning and is bound for his next chapter as the first dean of...
State Sen. Kirk Watson to retire from Texas Senate
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, on the Senate floor on April 11, 2019. Juan Figueroa/The Texas Tribune
State Sen. Kirk Watson, an Austin...
