Is The Legislature Handing Ken Paxton Too Much Power?
As the 88th Texas Legislature begins, two bills would hand Attorney General Ken Paxton a lot more power.
Since 2022, Paxton has been waging a...
Dan Crenshaw Calls Journalist “Toxic Troll” In Twitter Feud
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, who has a history of being involved in Twitter disputes, was called out on the social platform by Investigative Journalist Laura...
Dade Phelan Rollin’ The Dice On Gambling Expansion
House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), says he doesn't have a problem with casinos, agreeing with Governor Greg Abbott’s wishes to legalize sports betting and...
Texas Senate Looks To Formalize 2021 Redistricting, Cementing GOP-Friendly Map
Senate Bill 375, proposed by Republican Joan Huffman seeks to codify into law the Senate maps adopted in 2021, even though the state constitution...
Phelan Decisively Reelected House Speaker With Bipartisan Support
Republican Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was re-elected by his colleagues on the first day of the 88th Texas Legislative session Tuesday afternoon, receiving...
Texan-Sized Budget Surplus Brings Big Decisions For The 88th Legislature
The 88th Texas legislative session kicks off today, and unlike past sessions, lawmakers will be granted a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, as a $32.69 billion budget...
Rep. Trey Martinez Ready To Fight Over 32.7B Budget Surplus
With the Legislative session right around the corner, Democrats are getting ready for what seems to be a contentious session, even more so, after...
Mayes Middleton’s Bill Aims to End Lobbying by Former Legislators
Mayes Middleton, a member of the legislature in the state of Texas and the Chairman of the Texas Freedom Caucus, has filed a new...
Coalition Led By Former Speaker Bonnen Dies
On Tuesday, business groups disbanded a coalition aimed at reviving Chapter 313, that was to be headed by former Speaker Bonnen.In 2019, the 86th...
Texas Republicans Spend Holiday Season Sniping At Each Other
The November election once again delivered Texas Republicans full control of the state, but as the next state legislative session looms they seem to...
