Posted on · The Senate budget also includes a $6.3 billion boost for public schools, about $4 billion of which would increase teachers’ and librarians’ annual salaries by $5,000.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott's nominee for Secretary of State, David Whitley, had his confirmation hearing today, amid controversy over his office's attempt to remove alleged non-citizens from Texas voter rolls.
Posted on · Alvarado polled just over 50 percent of the vote in the four-way contest.
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.
Posted on · After a Senate hearing on the laws, which can remove guns from people deemed dangerous, Patrick indicated any legislation would die in his chamber
Posted on · Both chambers hope to have certain fixes in place before student return to school in August.
Posted on · Brandon and Jay talk about NAFTA, the border wall, and more
Posted on · Angela Paxton is the favorite to win a Texas Senate seat and have a vote on the state budget, which includes funding for her husband’s office. Legal experts and ethics lawyers weigh in on how such a situation is addressed in Texas law
Posted on · Houston Democrat Sylvia Garcia hasn't yet stepped down from her Texas Senate seat after winning her congressional primary Tuesday, but Houston state Reps. Ana Hernandez and Carol Alvarado have already said they plan to run for it
Posted on · Angela Paxton and Phillip Huffines are locked in an expensive battle to win the Republican nomination for Texas Senate District 8 in Collin County
Posted on · The film, starring Sandra Bullock as Wendy Davis is called 'Let Her Speak'
Posted on · Brantley Star with the Texas attorney general’s office said not all unpopular or offensive speech is protected speech
Posted on · The Texas Senate held its first select committee Wednesday to review processes and give lawmakers a crash course in cybersecurity.
Posted on · The Texas Senate finance committee discusses different projects
Posted on · On Monday's edition of Houston Matters: We learn more about the first Texas Senate hearings on Harvey, which are taking place today in New Caney. And News 88.7’s Laura Isensee takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the Houston Chronicle uncovered the state's arbitrary caps on special education services.