Posted on · The leaders of both legislative chambers say they will be united this year — even if cities and counties push back — and that local officials should come to Austin with solutions in hand if they don't like new proposals.
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the inauguration speeches of the Texas Governor and Lt. Governor.
Posted on · The Governor also pledges to rein in property taxes and doesn't mention the border wall.
Posted on · They say they are in lockstep on priorities such as reforming school finance and property taxes.
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Posted on · A Rundown of the Brett Kavanaugh Hearings
Posted on · Dan Patrick said on Facebook the majority of customers stand for the National Anthem
Posted on · A Roundup of State Debates
Posted on · Patrick said funding for health care benefits under TRS-Care should be the responsibility of the Legislature and "not fall on the shoulders of our retired teachers."
Posted on · After a Senate hearing on the laws, which can remove guns from people deemed dangerous, Patrick indicated any legislation would die in his chamber
Posted on · "There isn’t anyone in the Lone Star State who isn’t absolutely clear about where Dan Patrick stands on the issues," Patrick spokesman Allen Blakemore said
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about the Mexican election
Posted on · Architects and school safety experts say that campuses are already designed with minimizing death in mind — but that architecture can only go so far
Posted on · The lieutenant governor said he would withdraw his support for a Texas film and video game incentives program if it funded depictions of violence, blaming school shootings on a "culture where we've devalued life."
Posted on · Members and supporters of United We Dream, Texas Organizing Project, SEIU Texas and Mi Familia Vota participated in a rally at Houston's City Hall