Posted on · Next week could see the public airing of a secret recording that has had the Texas Capitol twisted in drama for most of the summer. With that, members of the Texas House can decide whether their speaker, Dennis Bonnen, made a big mistake or a little one.
Posted on · Police Chief Art Acevedo Acevedo denounces politicians who may look to offer their sympathies while doing little legislatively to keep firearms from dangerous criminals.
Posted on · El Paso prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Patrick Crusius, who remains jailed without bond.
Posted on · Abbott announced a similar series of roundtables after the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Posted on · A law legalizing hemp changed the definition of marijuana, causing district attorneys across the state to drop low-level possession cases and stop accepting new ones.
Posted on · A top priority of state leaders, the legislation requires voter approval before local governments increase their property tax revenue by more than 3.5%.
Posted on · The high-priority bill boosts per-student funding and reduces property taxes across the state.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The case for raising the state sales tax, criminal charges against Arkema, what Galveston would look like if there was never a 1900 storm, improving walking and biking, and comedian Cheech Marin.
Posted on · The president announces executive orders to boost the energy sector and attends two fundraisers.
Posted on · Zeph Capo, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, talks to Houston Matters about the day of action at the Capitol and weighs in on the legislation that has been filed.
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Posted on · The proposal faces an uphill climb in the lower chamber, with House Speaker Dennis Bonnen saying he prefers to give school districts flexibility on addressing teacher pay.
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.