U.S. Senate Republicans Block Democrats’ Voting Rights Bill

4 years ago

WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - A bill aimed at thwarting restrictive new voting laws enacted in Republican-led states failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday,…

‘Time For New Life Opportunities’: State Rep. Dan Huberty To Retire

4 years ago

State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Houston, who has represented House District 127 since 2011, announced Tuesday he will not seek another…

‘New And Exciting Industry’: Ted Cruz Suggests Cryptocurrency to Fix the Texas Power Grid

4 years ago

While Texas is still struggling with having an efficient power grid, Cancun-loving Sen. Ted Cruz shares his view on an…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Calls for Fourth Special Session, Abbott Says There’s No Need

4 years ago

Updated with Gov. Abbott's response. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick feels there's still more to do on the conservative agenda, that's…

Early Voting in Texas Constitutional Election Began This Week, What’s It All About?

4 years ago

Early voting for a "uniform election" is underway across Texas. Starting this week, voters will have the opportunity to change…

Republicans Say Texas’ New Political Maps Are “Race Blind.” to Some Voters of Color, That Translates as Political Invisibility

4 years ago

As they devised political maps to maximize their hold on power for another decade, Texas Republicans laid the foundation for…

How I’m Voting on Those Pesky Propositions

4 years ago

As I said yesterday, Texas' constitution is an antiquated mess, so often the teensiest of problems can't be fixed without…

Winners & Losers of the Third Special Session of the Texas Legislature

4 years ago

Updated Wednesday at 5pm with retirement announcements by Sen. Kel Seliger and a decision not to run in House District…

Republicans Turning Their Backs on Business in Favor of Culture Wars

4 years ago

In the grand kickball game of American two-party politics, it’s widely understood that Republicans picked big business as part of…

Texas Legislators Pass Most — but Not All — of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Priority Measures in Final Flurry of Lawmaking

4 years ago

The Texas Legislature adjourned from its third special session of the year early Tuesday morning after a final flurry of…

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