‘Death Star’ Bill Moves Closer to Passage
In a move that could significantly limit the authority of Democratic-run cities and counties in Texas, the Republican state leaders' most extensive effort to...
Is the GOP Outrage Over Racist Posts Genuine?
In the midst of mass protests over the death of Houstonian George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody, some Texas Republicans have chosen the...
Capitol Evacuated Amid Protest for Rep. Nicole Collier
The Texas State Capitol was evacuated Tuesday evening following a reported threat made on social media, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety...
Abbott: Budget Shortfall a Challenge, New Local Stay-Home Orders Unenforceable
In his continuing round robin approach to media interviews, Gov. Greg Abbott was back on TV in Waco, El Paso and the Rio Grande...
Why Texas’ Laws Are Mostly Made By the Rich
The image of the fat cat member of congress is only half true. Some people, such as President Joe Biden when he was a...
Texas Republicans Play Blame Game Over Failure of Voter Rights Restriction Bill
The dramatic failure of Senate Bill 7, which would have been one of the largest rollbacks of voter rights in America, has left Texas’...
Is There Enough Time To Pass A Voucher Bill?
With only six days left in session, it appears Texas lawmakers are in a time crunch to get comprehensive education savings accounts and school...
Gov. Abbott: ‘Amarillo has Turned the Corner’
Wearing a mask in public for what is believed to be the first time, Gov. Greg Abbott traveled Wednesday to Amarillo for a news...
Republicans Unwillingness to Face Reality Means Texas Suffers in Census
It’s easy for state leaders to claim their hands are tied when it comes to the federal Census—but the state of Texas will suffer...
Will Gambling Proceeds Support Education in Texas?
In 1991 one of the big questions the State of Texas faced was whether legislators should allow a lottery to help fund some of...
