Party Politics
Abbott And Patrick Prioritize School Finance Reform And Property Taxes
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer break down the inauguration speeches of the Texas Governor and Lt. Governor.
Politics
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Shutdown Makes History, And AG Nominee Faces Questions
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories.
Texas
Will 2019 Be The Year Texas Breweries Can Sell Beer-to-Go?
Posted on · Texas is currently the only state where customers can’t purchase a growler or six-pack to-go from local breweries.
City of Houston
UPDATE: Houston Firefighters Union To Meet With Mayor Turner To Parley Over Prop B
Posted on · The union is also seeking a court order "compelling the city to begin paying firefighters equally with police officers on a rank-by-rank basis."
Texas
At Inauguration, Abbott Promises “We Are Going To Get This Done” On School Finance
Posted on · The Governor also pledges to rein in property taxes and doesn't mention the border wall.
Houston Matters
Why Mental Health Advocates Want Schizophrenia Reclassified As A Brain Disease
Posted on · A Houston professor of psychiatry is among those lobbying Congress for the change. He explains why.
Houston Matters
Why Don’t Term Limit Proposals Usually Pass?
Posted on · Sen. Ted Cruz recently proposed a Constitutional amendment to establish term limits for Senators and members of Congress. We examine why such efforts don't usually succeed.
Education News
Here’s What You Need To Know About A Potential State Takeover Of Houston Schools
Posted on · State law requires the Education Commissioner to intervene if even one school chronically fails state standards.
In-Depth
Meet The Judges Of Harris County “Black Girl Magic”
Posted on · Earlier this month, 19 African-American women took the oath of office as Harris County judges, setting a new record for diversity on the bench.
Immigration
Tornillo Tent City For Youth Migrants Is Now Empty, Texas Congressman Says
Posted on · "This tent city should never have stood in the first place," U.S. Rep. Will Hurd said Friday on Twitter.
Politics
Former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro Launches Presidential Campaign
Posted on · His announcement came Saturday in Texas, after weeks of hinting he was ready to join the 2020 Democratic primary field. "I've always believed with big dreams and hard work anything is possible."
News
Cornyn Opposes Using Funds For Harvey Recovery To Build Border Wall
Posted on · NPR has reported the Army Corps of Engineers has been instructed to identify flood control and disaster mitigation projects that could be delayed or canceled.
Houston Matters
Dueling MLK Day Parades, And The NY Times Says Visit Houston: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week’s News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Party Politics
Shutdown Is Becoming Biggest Legislative Skirmish Of Trump’s Two Years In Office
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, the Texas Legislature's opening week and Beto O’Rourke growing a beard.
Texas
The Confederate Plaque In The Texas Capitol Will Be Removed
Posted on · A plaque honoring the Confederate States of America in the Texas Capitol will be taken down after a unanimous vote from the Texas State Preservation Board.