Texas GOP Rep Chip Roy Rails Against Spending Bill That Prevents Shutdown
Wednesday, Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy railed against the $1.7 trillion spending bill that Congress is rushing to pass before the end of...
Former Top Lawmaker On Grid Reforms Becomes Power Company Lobbyist
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.After resigning his...
Texas GOP Obsessed With Finding Voter Fraud Proposes New Poll Site Police Force
Despite no evidence of meaningful fraud for the last three election cycles, Texas Republicans have already filed more bills for the January legislative session...
Texas House Starts Crafting Its Rules For 2023 Session
Last week, Texas House Administration Committee Chairman Will Metcalf held a hearing to address members' proposals for how to change the body’s rules in...
Patrick Rules State Senate with Iron Fist, Marching Texas Further Right
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has controlled the Texas State Senate since 2014, has frequently battled other Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott and...
Who Is Texas’ House New Democratic Caucus Chair?
Last week, State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer was elected as the newest chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, defeating Rep. Gina Hinojosa of...
Friends Or Foes? Dan Patrick And Dade Phelan Get Ready For The Legislature
With the Texas 88th Legislative session right around the corner, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveiled a list of 21 legislative priorities, which include a...
Maternal Death Report Delay Will Impact Health Grants
The delay of a long-awaited report on maternal deaths in Texas has been embroiled in political controversy. One effect may be the loss or...
Follow The Freshman: Stan Gerdes
As we near the end of the year, we must focus on the future of Texas, which will be determined during the 88th legislative...
Follow The Freshman: Peter Flores
As we near the end of the year, we must focus on the future of Texas, which will be determined during the 88th legislative...
