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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?
Posted on · Texas Democrats expected a "big flip" this year. What happened?
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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 · Members of the House minority say they want to consider legislation “closing the background check loopholes” and “banning the sale of high-capacity magazines.”
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.
Posted on · Bonnen made the announcement at a press conference at the Capitol.
Posted on · State Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock, resigned this week; he had already decided against serving another term.
Posted on · Both chambers hope to have certain fixes in place before student return to school in August.
Posted on · The Sherman Republican will step down April 30
Posted on · The Committee on Urban Affairs will hear testimonies regarding both short-term and long-term needs
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.
Posted on · The revised Texas House sexual harassment policy includes language that strengthens protections against retaliation and provides specific steps to report inappropriate behavior
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
Posted on · And yes, that includes money.
Posted on · The House has repeatedly voted against vouchers, and in the regular session they did not even take a vote on the property tax measure.