Politics
Texas’ proposed budget tackles property taxes, border security
Posted on · The budget bills filed Wednesday would also allocate $600 million to the Texas Education Agency to help school districts “in implementing school safety initiatives.”
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Housing
Texas House Advances Bill That Would Ban Homeless Encampments In Public
Posted on · The bill still needs final approval by the House — usually a formality after it's passed in the chamber's first vote — and then will head to the Senate.
News
The Big Flop: Why The Democrats’ Attempt To Flip The Texas House Failed
Posted on · Texas Democrats expected a "big flip" this year. What happened?
Top Stories
New Narcotics Squad At Houston Police Department, Speaker Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution, And Texas House Holds Redistricting Hearings In Houston
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
Analysis: Michael Quinn Sullivan’s Torment Of Dennis Bonnen Could End Next Week
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.
Politics
Texas House Democrats Ask Gov. Greg Abbott To Call A Special Session After Two Mass Shootings
Posted on · Members of the House minority say they want to consider legislation “closing the background check loopholes” and “banning the sale of high-capacity magazines.”
Texas
Texas House Elects Dennis Bonnen As New Speaker
Posted on · 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.
News
Dennis Bonnen Says He Has The Votes To Become The Next Speaker Of The Texas House
Posted on · Bonnen made the announcement at a press conference at the Capitol.
News
Rep. Larry Gonzales Resigns From Texas House
Posted on · State Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock, resigned this week; he had already decided against serving another term.
News
Texas House And Senate Leaders Take Early Steps To Consider Gov. Greg Abbott’s School Safety Plan
Posted on · Both chambers hope to have certain fixes in place before student return to school in August.
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Rep. Larry Phillips To Step Down From The Texas House On Monday
Posted on · The Sherman Republican will step down April 30
News
WATCH LIVE: Texas House Hearing On Housing After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · The Committee on Urban Affairs will hear testimonies regarding both short-term and long-term needs
News
Former Rep. Fischer To Seek Return To House In Primary Challenge To Rep. Arévalo
Posted on · 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.
News
Texas House Revises Sexual Harassment Policy Following Reports Of Flaws
Posted on · The revised Texas House sexual harassment policy includes language that strengthens protections against retaliation and provides specific steps to report inappropriate behavior
Hurricane Harvey
Coastal Officials Say Feds Failing Harvey Victims On Short-Term Housing
Posted on · 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