Up to his old antics, Stickland stalls several bills

There he goes again. Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R-Bedford) was up to his old antics two Fridays ago. Reminiscent of last session’s Mother’s Day Massacre...

Texas prison guards to get a small raise, but some doubt it will help...

State leaders have recently cheered record-low unemployment rates in Texas. But the economic success has made it that much harder for the state to...

New law protects the interests of businesses, could infringe on first amendment right to...

It’s no secret that Texans will fight fiercely for their land. Whether the main concern is land rights or preserving water, activists have long...

What happens if Bonnen Resigns?

Now that Rep. Dennis Bonnen has decided not to seek reelection his position in the leadership is considered shaky. Some Texas politicos are wondering...

Texas Likely to Add Three House Seats Following 2020 Census

In a time-honored tradition spurred by the country’s founding principles, every 10 years, the United States census participates in a count of the nation's...

Texas Senate passes bill to kill program that critics say can trap poor people...

Texas may finally kill the widely unpopular Driver Responsibility Program, which critics say leaves low-income drivers with costly bills and without their licenses. A...

Texas Railroad Commission Hearing Ends Without Decision on Oil Production Cuts

The Texas Railroad Commission, the agency charged with regulating the state’s oil and gas industry, has punted on any decision to cut oil production...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Austin, San Antonio, Dallas to Loosen Coronavirus Restrictions

Escalating tensions between Texas state officials and the leaders of some of the state’s biggest cities, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office warned officials in...

State Lawmaker Urges United Front On the Issue of Police Reform

State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) is encouraging Texas cities to put in place as many police reforms as possible right now. Coleman, who sponsored...

How are Women Doing in Texas? Lawmakers Respond.

Last week, we shared highlights of the economic hardships women face in Texas based on a 2020 study from the Texas Women’s Foundation. We also...
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