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...
Some Late Friday Political Maneuvering Could Impact How You Vote
Harris County is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to extend the deadline for counties to receive mail ballots. Texas GOP Chair Allan West is out...
Republicans Pass Buck on Expanding Texas Tribal Gambling
Texas Republicans want to expand gambling on tribal lands. Texas Republicans don’t want to expand gambling on tribal lands. Confused? That’s an appropriate response.
Two...
Paxton Points Finger of Blame at His Employees
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two of the employees who last week requested an investigation of him for bribery and misuse of...
Allegations of an Extra-Marital Affair Emerge in Paxton Scandal
Salacious new details have emerged about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his ties to Austin real estate developer and big-time political donor Nate...
Texas’ Biggest Political Surprises in 2020
The year 2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst. And this year with a global pandemic and a fractured...
Texas Senators With Most Cash on Hand
Under Texas law, state elected officials are required to submit periodic financial disclosures. The latest campaign finance deadline was the semi-annual report due January...
Texas Bill Will Allow Social Media Users to Sue Over Being Canceled
The latest salvo in Greg Abbott’s culture war comes courtesy of Senate Bill 12, which will allow social media users to sue companies like...
The Senate Passed its Version of the Budget, What’s in it, and What’s in...
The Texas Senate recently passed its version of the state budget totaling $250.7 billion—$117.9 billion in General Revenue funds representing an increase of 2.6%...
Sen. Ted Snuz Caught Napping During Congressional Address
According to early data, around 11.6 million people watched President Joe Biden’s first congressional address Wednesday night. His speech looked back on his first...
