Texas Democrats Want Confederate Memorials Removed from Capitol
Eight Texas Democratic lawmakers want seven memorials to the Confederacy and Confederate leaders removed from Texas’ Capitol grounds.
A letter sent Monday to state Sen....
Texas Facing $4.6 Billion Budget Shortfall Due to COVID-19
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has released new projections that envision a $4.6 billion revenue shortfall for the state’s fiscal year 2021 budget. The new...
The Kinds of Jobs Available in Texas Now
The Texas Workforce Commission keeps reporting high unemployment numbers each week. But 650,000 jobs are listed. Let’s take a look at what is available...
Gov. Greg Abbott Defends Mask Mandate to “Frustrated” Delegates at Texas GOP Convention
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered a firm defense Thursday of his coronavirus response to delegates at the Texas GOP convention who even he acknowledged have...
What Should Texas Lawmakers be Doing Now?
After largely ceding leadership of the state’s pandemic response to Gov. Greg Abbott, state lawmakers appear to be awakening to the need for their...
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia Introduces Federal Wear Your Mask Act
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) has introduced the Wear Your Mask Act to require face masks at all federally owned, leased or operated facilities....
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...
Programs for Texas Women and Children Face Deep Budget Cuts
State-funded programs that so many Texans count on, especially during these uncertain times when it's tough to stay afloat, may fall victims to budget...
Houston Cancels In-Person Texas GOP Convention
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Wednesday the city has canceled the in-person Texas GOP state convention scheduled to be held at the city-owned George...
Ken Paxton Criminal Case May be Headed Back to Houston Court
A recent win for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his criminal case has been set aside for now by the First Court of...
