Proposed House Rules Would Not Allow Minority Party Chairs
The proposed rules for the Texas House this session would ban minority party members from chairing committees but would expand the powers of vice...
After Speaker Race, Anger Lingers Over Pro-Cook Pressure Campaign
The Texas GOP’s failed campaign to install Republican Rep. David Cook as the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has left some party...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls For Clarity In Abortion Law As Doctors Demand Clarity
Months after over 110 Texas OB-GYNs called for changes to the state's abortion ban, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has acknowledged the need to amend...
Texas Republicans Poised For Christian Nationalism Ahead Of New Session
Shortly before State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) clinched the race for Speaker of the Texas House, a group of Republican lawmakers and Christian nationals...
700+ Activists Bused To Capitol For Speaker Debate
As the Texas Legislature convened on Tuesday for the first day of its 89th session, its halls were churning with activists in red shirts...
Lt. Gov. Packs Education, Election Committees With Republicans
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday announced his appointments to the Senate’s 16 standing committees that will see Republicans dominating the committees that...
Bill To Create Texas Bitcoin Reserve Filed Despite Risks
State Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Bryan) has filed a bill with the Texas Legislature to enable the state to buy a strategic reserve of the...
Speaker Burrows Taps Moderation, Experience In Senior Staff
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows on Wednesday picked longtime political moderates for his first batch of senior staff positions in his office as he...
Will Speaker Burrows Deliver The Most Conservative Agenda Yet?
Before his election as Speaker of the Texas House, Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) built a significant, albeit controversial, legislative and leadership record. Known for...
Burrows Clinches Texas House Speaker, But GOP Divisions Take Center Stage
The Texas House of Representatives has concluded its vote for the Speaker, selecting Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), as the leader for the 89th Legislative...
