UT Austin Concludes Sexual Misconduct Investigation of State Sen. Schwertner
The University of Texas at Austin has concluded its investigation into allegations Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner (R - Georgetown) sent sexually explicit messages,...
Veteran El Paso House Member Stepping Down
Joe Pickett (D- El Paso), a 12-term member of the Texas House of Representatives, announced today he will resign from the Legislature on January...
Who Are Todd Hunter's Real Constituents?
Reform Austin has written repeatedly about the need for ethics reform at the Capitol. As the new legislative class prepares for the 86th legislative...
Five new members joining the Texas State Senate
Five new members are joining the Texas State Senate.
28 new members are joining the Texas House of Representatives
28 new members are joining the Texas House of Representatives
More than 500 bills filed ahead of upcoming Texas legislative session
Bills involving minimum wage, abolishing the death penalty and excluding Texas guns from federal law and regulation have been filed ahead of the upcoming state legislative session.
It's time for the Texas Legislature to get serious about ethics reform
As the Texas Legislature prepares for the next legislative session, ethics reform should be on politicians' minds.
Without Ursula Parks, expect a bumpy legislative session
The upcoming retirement of Ursula Parks could lead to more chaos when the legislature meets in January.
JM Lozano turns his back on veterans and their families
We need policy officials to see, hear, and serve our 1.5 million veterans living in Texas and their families, not attempt to pass bills against them.
Texas women can't trust Linda Koop
Linda Koop can’t claim to work tirelessly on behalf of everyone if she ignores the needs and priorities of half of Texas.
