New Year, New Legislation: These Laws Take Effect January 1st.
On January 1st, a new set of Texas laws go into effect following passage during the 86th Legislative Session.
Among the 24 new laws taking...
Abbott Tells Trump Administration Texas Won't Participate in Refugee Resettlement
The state of Texas will not accept refugees after Gov. Greg Abbott informed the U.S. State Department it will not participate in refugee resettlement...
Trump Releases Statement Against Texas Speaker of the House Over Election Audit Bill
Donald Trump’s latest tantrum is targeting none other than Republican Speaker of the House, Dade Phelan.
"Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan is another...
First Republican Medicaid Expansion Bill Filed in Years
Texas House Rep. Lyle Larson filed HB 1730 and HJR 86, which would put Medicaid expansion on the ballot this November.
This is the first Republican-authored...
A Bill Could Have Protected Domestic Violence Survivors, but Texas Didn’t Pass It
Days after being released from jail on domestic violence charges, Jacques Dshawn Smith is now facing charges for capital murder in connection with the...
Legislators Can’t Be Lobbyists, Mr. Murphy
Texas Rep. Jim Murphy (R - Houston) employment with the Westchase Management District in Houston has some questioning if it's ethical.
More Texas Renters Are Struggling to Find Affordable Housing, New Report Finds
Experts say most rental housing construction is aimed at high-income renters — making it harder for low-income Texans to rent affordable homes. Miguel Gutierrez...
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...
One Texan Voted Against the Anti-Lynching Bill. He’s Been Controversial for Years.
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert is known for a long list of selective outrage and displays of anger. The East Texas Republican is adding to...
Getting through to your elected reps can be hard. These tips can help.
If you’ve ever tried to contact your representative’s office and gotten no response, you’re not alone. Many citizens find themselves in these situations as...
