Voucher Bill Tests Phelan’s Leadership
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was elected to the leadership position with the help of a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans. However, he...
‘Death Star’ Bill Moves Closer to Passage
In a move that could significantly limit the authority of Democratic-run cities and counties in Texas, the Republican state leaders' most extensive effort to...
Texas Almost Approved Vouchers in the ‘50s — to Maintain Segregated Schools
Republican lawmakers in Texas are prioritizing school vouchers during the current legislative session, aiming to pass Senate Bill 8, which would allow families to...
Texas House Facing a Crisis of Legitimacy
Harvey Kronberg of the widely-respected Quorum Report today published a column criticizing the corruption of the legislative process in the Texas House of Representatives....
The Latest Voucher Bribe: Ending the STAAR Test
Like a tired parent pretending that a fork full of broccoli is an airplane to get a fussy toddler to eat, Texas Republicans tried...
Texas Legislature: Bills to Watch This Week
The 88th Texas Legislative session is just weeks away from sine die. Many proposed laws have already died as they failed to pass legislative...
Texas House Hits Crucial Deadline, Leaving Over 140 Bills Dead or Delayed
Over 140 House bills perished in Texas after the Legislature missed a crucial midnight deadline on Thursday, causing mixed emotions among lawmakers. Democrats had...
Voucher Bill Faces Uphill Battle As Time Runs Out, House Opposition Remains Steadfast
In a stunning turn of events, the Texas House of Representatives delivered a resounding blow to a highly contested proposal that aimed to introduce...
Abbott Operatives Strong-Arm Reps on House Floor Over Vouchers
Two members of Gov. Abbott’s staff were seen on the House floor Wednesday evening lobbying legislators to suspend House proceedings in order to enable...
Voucher Vultures Swoop In But Get Shot Down: Texas Legislature Says No to PubEd...
SB8, the bill pushing for vouchers has failed to pass the Texas legislature. The controversial measure would have allowed parents to use public funds...
