Texas Rangers to investigate House Speaker Dennis Bonnen's alleged quid pro quo
This morning, the Texas House General Investigation Committee was expected to hold a public hearing that would launch an investigation into allegations against House...
Democrats enter Bonnghazi debacle via lawsuit
The Dennis Bonnen drama with Empower Texans’ Michael Quinn Sullivan has escalated from scandal to full-fledged lawsuit, as the Texas Democratic Party sues House...
Following years of legal troubles, District 27's Rep. Ron Reynolds is disbarred
The conclusion of a four-month stint at the Montgomery County Jail in January of this year wasn’t the end of Missouri City Democrat and...
Texas House committee to probe allegations against Speaker Dennis Bonnen
The powerful Texas House General Investigating Committee is set to launch an investigation into allegations that Speaker Dennis Bonnen offered a hardline conservative organization...
Rep. Zerwas, the Republican Chair of the Appropriations Committee, is joining the UT System....
After 13 years serving in the state legislature, Rep. Zerwas (R-Richmond) steps away from his position with a reputation for working across the political...
Bonnghazi: The Twitter Timeline of Bonnen’s Backroom Deal
“Bonnghazi” and “Bonnen Gate” are the terms being used to describe the political scandal splintering the Texas House. On June 12, House Speaker Dennis...
What do bathtub meth, beef, and Michael Bay have in common? They can all...
Sine Die! The session is over and Texas legislators have turned to Twitter to broadcast their very important, very official messages. Maybe they’re tired...
Legislators push back against plastic pirates in your own neighborhood
It was a sunny afternoon in the Fall of 2018 when the Houston Police Department, along with the Texas Retailers Association (TRA) Plastic Crate...
Few protections for Texas workers despite record numbers of job-related fatalities
Texas workers are dying on the job at an alarming rate, with few protections from legislators.
A recent report from the Texas Observer uncovered data...
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...
