GOP "Texodus" in the State House
In recent months, news of retirements by six Republican members of the Texas congressional delegation has led some opponents to declare a GOP “Texodus.” The same is starting to happen at the state level with Republicans in the Texas House.
Texas cities and residents struggle with income inequality
After 14 straight quarters of positive economic growth and an unemployment rate hovering around four percent, income inequality continues to grow in Texas thanks...
Weed of corruption bears bitter fruit all over Texas
There’s no way to sugar coat it—the roots of public corruption run deep in Texas soil.
From LBJ’s 1948 Box 13 scandal to the undoing...
Texas state representative wants college athletes to get paid
State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) wants Texas’ college athletes to get paid to play. Leach’s proposal is modeled after one recently signed into law...
Gov. Abbott’s war on Austin’s homeless explained
Governor Greg Abbott has given the city of Austin until Nov. 1 to reduce its homeless population. If “consequential improvement” is not seen by...
The 5G Future is Being Built in Texas
Creating a 5G network is the next frontier in communication technology, and Texas is on the forefront of its manufacturing. In addition to partnership...
Bohac not seeking reelection
State Rep. Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) announced he won’t be seeking another term. In 2018, Bohac won reelection by less than 50 votes.
The nine-term incumbent’s...
Texas cities creating affordable housing
For years Texas has struggled to fill its affordable housing gap. Despite pressure from community groups and housing advocates, the Texas Legislature has repeatedly...
Texas looks at measures to prevent suicide
Every day, more than six Texans commit suicide and another 30 are hospitalized for attempted suicide. Over the last few years, suicide has become...
Texas’ House GOP voting for caucus vice-chair
Starting Tuesday, Texas House Republicans will begin voting for a new caucus vice-chair. The party-only election is necessary because of the ongoing scandal political...
