Politics
Bonnen Prepares To Reshape Texas House
Posted on · State Representative Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) is the sole remaining candidate to succeed retiring Speaker Joe Straus as head of the lower chamber.
Tag: Texas House of Representatives
Politics
Larger Democratic Minority Poised To Push Texas Legislature Closer To Center
Posted on · Democrats picked up 12 seats in the Texas House of Representatives, giving them a greater voice in choosing Speaker Joe Straus’ replacement. They also elected two new senators, which could make it harder for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to advance conservative priorities.
Transportation
County Judges Ask Lawmakers For Help In Flood-Proofing Local Roads
Posted on · After the damage caused by Harvey in southeast Texas, state lawmakers are discussing what to do to prepare for future storms
Houston Matters
Full Show: Harvey’s Impact On The Ship Channel, And New Sexual Harassment Policies (Dec. 11, 2017)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: NPR's John Burnett tells us how Harvey has affected the Houston ship channel. We learn about new sexual harassment policies adopted by the Texas House. A veterinarian answers your pet care questions. And we discuss the latest on developments in Houston sports.
News
The Road To The Texas Speaker’s Office Is Longer Than It Looks
Posted on · It's not hard to find predictions of what's going to happen in the race for Texas speaker now that Joe Straus is not running for another term. But nobody knows what's next — and they won't for at least a year.
News
Property Tax Reform Gains Ground In Texas
Posted on · The House gave the nod to a measure aimed at making it easier for Texas homeowners to appeal when their tax bills rise
Texas
After Emotional Debate, Texas House Tentatively Passes “Sanctuary” Legislation
Posted on · The 93-54 vote fell along party lines and came after one of the slowest moving but most emotional legislative days at the state Capitol.
Texas
House Gives Preliminary Approval To Bill Overhauling School Finance System
Posted on · In a preliminary vote, the House approved Rep. Dan Huberty's bill to inject $1.6 billion into public schools and simplify complicated funding formulas. Legislators must still take a final vote on the bill.
Texas
House of Representatives Grinds Through Debate Over State Budget
Posted on · The House is considering more than 400 amendments to general appropriations bill.
Local
Turner Warns Of Massive Layoffs If Legislature Doesn’t Approve City’s Pension Plan This Year
Posted on · He says that could increase the projected shortfall for the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2018 in more than $100 million.