Criminal Justice
Texas attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute election cases, state’s highest criminal court rules
Posted on · The 8-1 decision came Wednesday from the all-Republican Court of Criminal Appeals.
Politics
Matthew McConaughey says he won’t run for Texas governor
Posted on · The actor said in a video Sunday that “political leadership” is a “path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”
Politics
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert joins Texas Republicans running against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Posted on · Gohmert is at least the fourth GOP primary opponent that Paxton will face. At least three Democrats are also running for the job.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Bans Mandates On COVID-19 Vaccines Regardless Of Whether They Have Full FDA Approval
Posted on · The order comes two days after the FDA granted full approval to the Pfizer vaccine. That raised questions about the fate of a previous Abbott order that prohibited vaccine mandates, but only for those under emergency authorization.
Politics
Texas House Solidifies Quorum With Burst Of Returning Democrats But Has Only 2 Weeks Left To Pass Jam-Packed Agenda
Posted on · It’s unclear what the Legislature will be able to accomplish with just two weeks left on the 30-day clock. Key legislative deadlines are coming. Member relationships are frayed. Some Democrats warn the quorum could be broken again.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Next Special Legislative Session Will Start Saturday
Posted on · The governor said Thursday the second special session will get underway at noon Saturday, with a 17-item agenda.
Politics
With Time Running Out, Texas Legislature Still At Impasse On GOP Elections Bill
Posted on · Republicans believe they have already compromised enough on the legislation, while Democrats are distrustful of both the policy driving the bill and their GOP colleagues after seeing how they have managed the process around the proposal so far.
Immigration
Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas National Guard To Help With Migrant Arrests At The Border
Posted on · In a letter to the major general of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said "more manpower is needed" at the border.
Health & Science
Gov. Greg Abbott Says He Won’t Impose New Mask Mandate Despite Increasing COVID-19 Cases
Posted on · Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas schoolchildren will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
Politics
Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt, A Democrat, Launches Campaign Against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
Posted on · Merritt officially began his Democratic campaign Tuesday with an emphasis on the voting rights battle that caused state House Democrats to leave Texas a day earlier.
Politics
Former State Rep. Matt Rinaldi Wins Texas GOP Chair Election
Posted on · The State Republican Executive Committee met Sunday to pick a successor for Allen West, the chairman who resigned last month after a drama-filled tenure and is now running for governor.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Includes Voting Restrictions, Critical Race Theory And Restrictions On Transgender Student Athletes On Special Legislative Session Agenda
Posted on · Abbott also put border security and restoring funding to the Legislative branch after he vetoed it on the special session agenda.
Politics
Former Legislative Leaders From Both Parties Oppose Abbott Veto Of Legislative Funding As State Defends Him
Posted on · In a new court filing, the attorney general's office said the governor properly used his veto power when he nixed funding for the Legislature in response to House Democrats walkout over a Republican priority bill on elections.
Politics
Allen West Announces He Is Running Against Gov. Greg Abbott In Republican Primary
Posted on · The Texas GOP chairman made his campaign official Sunday.
2021 Texas Legislature
‘Everything Is On The Table’: Democrats Mull Options For Special Session, Including Another Walkout
Posted on · After killing Republicans' priority voting bill during the regular legislative session, Democratic lawmakers are mulling how to try to stop it in the special session that starts July 8.