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Tag: Texas House

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The Big Flop: Why The Democrats’ Attempt To Flip The Texas House Failed

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on November 9, 2020 · Texas Democrats expected a "big flip" this year. What happened?

Tags 2020 election Democrats texas Texas House

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New Narcotics Squad At Houston Police Department, Speaker Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution, And Texas House Holds Redistricting Hearings In Houston

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 24, 2019 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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Analysis: Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Torment Of Dennis Bonnen Could End Next Week

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 11, 2019 · 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.

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Texas House Democrats Ask Gov. Greg Abbott To Call A Special Session After Two Mass Shootings

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune / Chase Karacostas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on September 4, 2019 · Members of the House minority say they want to consider legislation “closing the background check loopholes” and “banning the sale of high-capacity magazines.”

Tags Gov. Greg Abbott gun control gun violence special legislative session Texas House

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Texas House Elects Dennis Bonnen As New Speaker

Ben Philpott, KUT

Posted on January 9, 2019 · Bonnen will announce his top bills for the session in the coming days, but he’s already made it clear public school finance and property taxes are his top priorities for the legislative session.

Tags 86th Texas Legislature Dennis Bonnen Texas House

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Dennis Bonnen Says He Has The Votes To Become The Next Speaker Of The Texas House

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune / Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 12, 2018 · Bonnen made the announcement at a press conference at the Capitol.

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Rep. Larry Gonzales Resigns From Texas House

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 6, 2018 · State Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock, resigned this week; he had already decided against serving another term.

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Texas House And Senate Leaders Take Early Steps To Consider Gov. Greg Abbott’s School Safety Plan

Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 1, 2018 · Both chambers hope to have certain fixes in place before student return to school in August.

Tags Gov. Greg Abbott's school safety plan greg abbott school safety plan Texas House texas senate

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Rep. Larry Phillips To Step Down From The Texas House On Monday

Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune / Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on April 27, 2018 · The Sherman Republican will step down April 30

Tags Rep. Larry Phillips republican texas Texas House

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WATCH LIVE: Texas House Hearing On Housing After Hurricane Harvey

HPM Digital Team

Posted on December 13, 2017 · The Committee on Urban Affairs will hear testimonies regarding both short-term and long-term needs

Tags Hurricane Harvey Texas House

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Former Rep. Fischer To Seek Return To House In Primary Challenge To Rep. Arévalo

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 4, 2017 · Former state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer announced Saturday that he is running for his old House seat, setting up a primary battle with fellow San Antonio Democrat Diana Arévalo.

Tags Diana Arevalo Texas House Trey Martinez Fischer

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Texas House Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following Reports Of Flaws

Morgan Smith, Texas Tribune / Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune / Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on December 1, 2017 · The revised Texas House sexual harassment policy includes language that strengthens protections against retaliation and provides specific steps to report inappropriate behavior

Tags sexual assault Sexual harassment Texas House

Hurricane Harvey

Coastal Officials Say Feds Failing Harvey Victims On Short-Term Housing

Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 8, 2017 · Officials from battered towns and counties — including one who said he's had suicidal thoughts — told lawmakers that too many residents are sleeping in tents and hotels more than two months after Hurricane Harvey

Tags Corpus Christi Harvey victims houston Hurricane Harvey Texas House

In 59 Seconds

In 59 Seconds: There’s more about that Bathroom Bill than just the bathroom

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 28, 2017 · And yes, that includes money.

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Property Tax And School Voucher Moved Quickly In Texas Senate, But House May Say Not So Fast

Rhonda Fanning, KUT

Posted on July 25, 2017 · The House has repeatedly voted against vouchers, and in the regular session they did not even take a vote on the property tax measure.

Tags property tax bill school vouchers Texas House texas senate

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