Gov. Greg Abbott COVID-19 Update 4-3-20
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Friday, April 3, 2020 to update Texans on the state's COVID-19 response and hospital bed capacity.
$1 Million Spent On Nothing In First Special Session
The Texas special session ends without progress: $1.3M spent, 0 bills passed. Deadlock over property tax relief and $32B tax surplus continues. Infighting among...
Student Loans Suspended, Coronavirus Relief
The newly signed CARES Act includes relief for college students who have federally held loans.
For more info, check out Coronavirus Stimulus Deal Includes Student...
New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024
Much of the fight over school vouchers in Texas is taking place off the legislative floor through pressure from political action committees. A new...
Gov. Greg Abbott Holds Virtual Town Hall to Address Texans’ Coronavirus Concerns
Texas Gov. Abbott held a virtual town hall meeting Thursday night to address mounting COVID-19 concerns. Texans shared questions using the hashtag #AskAbbott
For more...
What Does the Texas Railroad Commission Do?
Some say the Texas Railroad Commission's name is misleading. The agency actually oversees the oil and gas industry, not railroads.
Is the name a...
Dan Patrick Would Risk Lives for Economic Growth
Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that he'd be willing to exchange his life for a healthy United States Economy.
For...
Who Will Pay The Price For School Funding?
Education experts alarmed by proposed tax cuts; potential long-term consequences for school funding and sustainability. Advocates warn of increased reliance on state funding, exacerbating...
San Antonio Shelter-in-Place Order COVID-19
San Antonio and Bexar County press conference announcing Shelter-in-Place order to slow the spread of coronavirus. The order is effective tonight, March 24, 2020...
