Politics
Texas Lawmakers Face Tough Choices Over State Budget Impacted By COVID-19
Posted on · Cuts to key programs like public education are in the works, despite Governor Greg Abbott’s promises
Tag: 87th Texas legislature
Town Square
Texas Legislative Session Begins Amid Concerns Of Violence And The Pandemic
Posted on · Bills to redraw the state’s political maps, the state's pandemic response, and sweeping police reform proposals are on the docket to be discussed in the Texas Capitol.
Houston Matters
Texas Legislature Convenes Amid Trying Political Times (Jan. 12, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We preview the 87th Texas Legislature from Austin.
Politics
How Beaumont State Rep. Dade Phelan Clinched The Texas House Speakership
Posted on · Phelan will face one of the most difficult sessions in decades, with issues ranging from COVID-19 relief to redistricting.
Texas
Bill Filing For 2021 Texas Session Begins With Legislation On Abortion, Police Stops And Redistricting
Posted on · Thousands of bills are expected to be filed during the legislative session, when lawmakers will tackle issues including the next state budget and redrawing the state's political maps.