Influence Looms as Texas Political Fundraising Moratorium Ends
The Texas Ethics Commission places a moratorium on political donations during the regular Texas legislative session as a way to minimize financial influence on...
Abbott Has Tough Decision Over More Special Sessions
With only one week left in the first special legislative session called by Greg Abbott and exactly zero bills passed, Greg Abbott is about...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Calls for Fourth Special Session, Abbott Says There’s No Need
Updated with Gov. Abbott's response.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick feels there's still more to do on the conservative agenda, that's why he's calling for a...
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...
514,000 Texans Could Lose Medicaid Coverage On April 1
Half a million Texans once again find their health insurance at risk thanks to Texas’s refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Texas...
Coastal Conundrum — Who Would Benefit From Restricting Access To Texas Beaches?
State Senator Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston has proposed ending the public’s right to enjoy the state’s Gulf Coast beaches, and many current and former members...
Abbott’s Crusade Against Rural Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott has been putting political pressure on Republicans who are not pro-voucher. He especially has his eye on legislators from rural districts...
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...
Abbott’s Legislative Titanic: Vouchers On A Lifeline
With only a few days left in the session, vouchers are on a lifeline, but unfortunately, if and when the ship goes down, it...
Nate Paul, Central to Paxton Impeachment, Charged with 8 Counts of False Statements
Real estate developer Nate Paul, a pivotal figure in the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of Ken Paxton, has been formally indicted...