Abbott is Trying to Lead Now, but is the Rest of Texas Ready to...
With Gov. Greg Abbott poised to announce his plan for reopening the Texas economy Friday, it is worth a look back at his leadership...
“This Is How Texas Democrats Lose Elections”
“This is how Texas Democrats lose elections,” Rep. Michelle Beckley (D-Carrollton) tweeted when the Texas House fulfilled the quorum.
The long fight in the Texas...
Abbott’s Legislative Titanic: Vouchers On A Lifeline
With only a few days left in the session, vouchers are on a lifeline, but unfortunately, if and when the ship goes down, it...
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...
Texas House passes Senate bill seeking to ensure "free speech" on college campuses
Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune
The Texas House tentatively approved a bill Friday evening that would require public colleges and universities across the state...
Kelly Hancock dishonors our veterans
Our veterans deserve to have access to educational funding to improve their lives, and should be able to decide for themselves and their families how to utilize the benefits they have earned.
Texas Rent Relief Program Closing Application Portal on Friday
Late Wednesday, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced they will close the application portal for the Texas Rent Relief Program...
Texans on the alert for missing veterans
Along with Amber and Silver alerts, Texans will see a new addition to the alert system this fall. On September 1, 2019, a new...
Some Texas Bars Reopening Today
County judges in a little more than 30% of Texas counties are taking advantage of Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest loosening of COVID-19 restrictions and...
The Return of “Quitmire”: Democratic Sen. John Whitmire Again Helps GOP Meet Quorum in...
On Tuesday, the Texas Senate passed its version of a Republican voter suppression bill to limit voting rights in Texas. The Senate passed the...
