Tag: Dade Phelan
Abbott’s Border Initiative Defunds State Law Enforcement
Last Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott’s was approved with a $495 million transfer from other state agencies to continue funding his border initiative, thus tripling...
Republican Extremists Fumble in Primary Election
The 2022 Texas Republican Primary came down to infighting among the party. The last stalwarts of the traditional Texas conservative movement sought to hold...
‘Can Be Called Anytime, Any Day’: Feeling Pressure From The Right, Abbott Comments On...
As the fight over vaccine mandates continues, the number of Texas Republicans pushing for a fourth special session increases at the same rate.At least...
Legislators Pass Voting Restriction Language of SB 7 and HB 6 in Other Bills
Texas legislators seem to be determined on having their voting restrictions bills passed, or at least parts of them.
When introducing HB 6 and SB...
GOP Division Emerges Amid Push for Unity in Race for Texas House Speaker
It was clear that State Rep. Dade Phelan’s (R-Beaumont) goal in announcing his anointment as the next Texas House Speaker was meant to quell...
Paid Sick Leave Ban Gets Contentious Hearing in the House
AUSTIN, TX - Following nearly 7 hours of contentious testimony, the House Committee on State Affairs left pending an anti-sick leave bill by Senator Brandon...
