The Driver Responsibility Program may soon be dead. But reform is unlikely for a...
After years of fighting, criminal justice reformers are on track to score a major victory this session: the death of a widely reviled program...
The Texas Foster Care System is In Crisis
The Texas foster care system has faced a number of setbacks in recent months. This year alone, there was a decrease of at least...
With Mask Mandate Lifted, Who Decides When Teachers Get Vaccinated?
With Gov. Abbot's rescinding mask orders statewide, and Texas educators unclear how this will impact schools, it's worth looking at who makes vaccine decisions...
Republicans, Repricing, and Resignations, Oh My!
Arthur D'Andrea, who, prior to Tuesday night was the last remaining commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, has resigned.
Gov. Abbott announced...
Impeachment Timeline, Special Sessions Announced
The timeline for the Senate impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been officially announced. The trial, which is expected to be...
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...
Former Top Lawmaker On Grid Reforms Becomes Power Company Lobbyist
This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.After resigning his...
Education’s Pandora’s Box: No Return From Vouchers
On Thursday, Rep. Brad Buckley, the House’s top education policymaker reiterated the stance held by House Speaker Dade Phelan that no House voucher bill...
Did Your Texas Driver’s License or ID Card Just Expire? Don’t worry.
If the expiration date on your Texas driver’s license or ID card is nearing, don’t fret. While the state works to keep Texans safe...
Dennis Paul: The “Self-Enrichment” Candidate
Clear Lake area State Representative Dennis Paul (R - Harris County) is in a bit of a pickle. On April 19, 2018, a concerned...
