Abbott: Budget Shortfall a Challenge, New Local Stay-Home Orders Unenforceable
In his continuing round robin approach to media interviews, Gov. Greg Abbott was back on TV in Waco, El Paso and the Rio Grande...
Asst. Texas AG Loses Job After Spreading QAnon Conspiracy Theories, Racism
After inciting violence and spreading QAnon conspiracy theories, racist and transphobic comments on social media, Nick Moutos is no longer working in the Texas...
Bill Would Name Houston Post Office for Fort Hood Soldier Vanessa Guillén
On what would have been Vanessa Guillén’s 21st birthday, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-Houston) filed legislation to rename a Houston post office in honor...
How Much Will Census’ Early End Hurt Texas?
Neighbors were pleading with neighbors in the final hours of the 2020 census, which was brought to an abrupt end last Thursday, when the...
Unemployment Continues Decline as Worries Grow About More Shutdowns
First-time claims for Texas unemployment assistance fell by more than 8% last week to 32,422. There have been ups and downs in the number...
Prepare for a Very Messy Redistricting
One of the most important things on the agenda of the 87th Texas Legislature is the drawing of new congressional districts, but a combination of...
How Much Did Angela Paxton Know About AG’s Alleged Bribery?
The possible criminal activities of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton get weirder the more is uncovered about them. Now, it’s possible that his wife, State Sen....
The American Rescue Plan Sweetens the Deal on Medicaid Expansion in Texas
While much has been written about the direct cash assistance in President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package, The American Rescue Plan Act also includes...
Will McAdams On The Way To Becoming the Next PUC Commissioner, Abbott Names Next...
The Senate Nominations Committee recently cleared Gov. Abbott's PUC commissioner nominee and construction lobbyist Will McAdams. He is yet to be confirmed by the...
Legislature Takes Federal Funds Into Its Own Hands
Last week, House and Senate budget negotiators had stripped the budget legislation of protections for over $16 billion in federal relief for Texas public...
