The Bills That Died in the Texas Legislature This Year
Texas has one of the shortest legislative sessions out of all the states, with the regular congress meeting just five months every two years....
Patrick Demands Special Session After Priority Bills Die
In a desperate attempt to get his bills passed one way or another, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has requested Gov. Greg Abbott calls for...
The Importance of “Controversy” in the Critical Race Theory Teaching Ban
In a marked victory for regressive politics in Texas, a bill banning the teaching of critical race theory in high schools is now almost...
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...
Bush Plays Politics Disbursing Flood Mitigation Dollars
Despite being the hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey damage in 2017, the Texas General Land Office announced last week that both Houston and Harris...
Sources: At Least 30 House Republicans Mulling Voting No on Budget Compromise as House...
Multiple reliable sources confirming that at least 30 House Republicans are considering voting against the budget reconciliation after provisions to provide legislative oversight of...
Known Unknowns, Texas Votes to Stay in the Dark About Medicaid Expansion
Texas’ continued refusal to participate in the Medicaid expansion set up under the Affordable Care Act has been a constant source of frustration for...
Legislature Gives Abbott Free Reign Over Federal Education Money
House and Senate negotiators on the biennial budget came to a consensus and released their compromise version of the bill on Wednesday. Some of...
Two Texas Gun Control Bills May Limit the Damage of Permitless Carry
Governor Greg Abbott’s pledge to make Texas a “Second Amendment sanctuary” helped boost a bill that would make it legal to carry weapons in...
As the House Kills Texit Bill, Kyle Biedermann Organizes His Own Virtual Hearing
After HB 1359 regarding Texan secession was officially killed, the GOP’s main man in the push for Texit Kyle Biederman, held a press conference...
