New bill poses threat to freedom of speech
The Texas Citizens Participation Act established in 2011, also known as H.B. 2973, encourages public participation by citizens but also protects a person's right...
With major policy differences emerging, state leaders continue to project unity
The three Republicans who lead Texas state government have made it clear: They know what the state’s top problems are and they’re working together...
Follow the Freshmen: Nearly 1,000 Bills Filed By New Legislators
Fifth in an ongoing series
With the first half of the legislative session in the rearview mirror, last Friday marked the deadline for bill filing. The...
Over 7,000 Bills and Joint Resolutions Filed in the 86th Legislative Session
AUSTIN, TX - Friday was the last day to file bills for consideration during the 86th legislative session. Legislators from the Texas Senate and...
Follow the Freshmen: Checking in on Filed Bills by New Legislators
Fourth in an ongoing series
The 86th session of the Texas Legislature welcomed 34 new members in January, with 28 members sworn into the Texas...
Senate panel advances David Whitley's nomination for secretary of state
A Texas Senate committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley — the most forward motion he’s made...
Opposition to Texas Secretary of State David Whitley’s nomination mounts, imperiling his future in...
For the second time, the Senate Nominations Committee met this week to approve the governor’s appointees — and for the second time, the Republican-dominated...
House Freedom Caucus Announces Their Legislative Priorities
The Texas House Freedom Caucus, a hardline conservative group created in 2017, held a press conference announcing their legislative priorities, the top two is in lockstep with the Speaker, Lt. Governor and Governor. The group's membership has gone down from 12 to 11.
Sen. Angela Paxton files bill that would allow her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken...
Sen. Angela Paxton's Senate Bill 860, based on a 2018 Arizona law, would grant broad powers to the attorney general’s consumer protection division. Laura Skelding...
Follow the Freshmen: New Legislators Receive Committee Assignments
Third in an ongoing series.
Following the swearing in of Art Fierro (D-El Paso) earlier this week, there are now 28 freshmen legislators in the House...
