Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays the blame for the Legislature’s impasse over the promised property tax…
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Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support
Some Republicans on the panel have already come out in opposition to the package, raising early…
Key House conservative on debt deal: ‘There’s a reason Mitt Romney supports this’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Tuesday highlighted the support the debt ceiling deal struck between President…
Special Election Set for November to Replace State Rep. Bryan Slaton
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has set the date for a special election to replace former…
First Republican publicly supports ousting McCarthy as Speaker
Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) on Tuesday became the first Republican to publicly support ousting Speaker Kevin…
Texas Legislature passes bill reining in “rogue” prosecutors
The GOP priority legislation could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The…
Political fights over property taxes rage as Texas House and Senate r…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Speaker Dade Phelan’s handling of the issue, while Phelan indicated he…
Conservatives threaten last-ditch Rules rebellion over debt deal
At least one appears to be calling into question whether members would attempt to oust Kevin…
Key House conservative on debt deal: ‘There’s a reason Mitt Romney supports this’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Tuesday highlighted the support the debt ceiling deal struck between President…
Chick-fil-A DEI hire sparks calls for boycott
Chick-Fil-A’s newest big hire — a vice president of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) — has…
House conservative threatens to push ousting McCarthy over debt deal
“It is inescapable to me. It has to be done,” said House Freedom Caucus member Rep.…
Playbook PM: Conservatives roar on debt ceiling and McCarthy
And Warren Davidson won’t run for Senate. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/5f/05/0f7f8ee34c4486c5d27b7a221b74/freedom-caucus-press-conference-on-debt-ceiling-95381.jpg” title=”Playbook PM: Conservatives roar on debt ceiling and…
Lt. Gov. Patrick blasts House Speaker Phelan, blames him for tanking property tax reform
Patrick says House Speaker Dade Phelan touted a tax appraisal cap for businesses in part…
Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband’s impeachment
The trial is to start no later than Aug. 28
Texas Senate demands higher homestead exemptions on property taxes, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday the Senate is not backing down and will pass its…
Texas weed reform bills die in Senate despite bipartisan support
The two measures would’ve decriminalized marijuana and expanded medical cannabis access.
Live updates: US debt ceiling deal tentatively set by Biden and McCarthy
The debt limit deal between President Joe Biden and House Republicans will face a key test…
The 2023 Texas legislative session started with “historic” budget sur…
The 2023 legislative session started with a $32.7 billion surplus. It was mired in Republican infighting…
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
Ken Paxton was immediately suspended from office after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted…
Governor Abbot Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony In Georgetown
Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made…
Texas legislators back tenure, but not DEI offices
Faculty groups still worry about provisions for dismissal; faculty and student groups oppose the DEI measure.…
Texas attorney general suspended from office as he awaits impeachment trial
Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes speaks with The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martinez-Beltran about what’s next after…
Scoop: Dems told to say debt ceiling bill rejects GOP’s “extreme demands”
“House Democrats are working responsibly to avoid a devastating default on our debt[.] Extreme MAGA Republicans…
Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General…
Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton
A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached…
Dan Patrick sends letter to Abbott to consider conservative bills in Special Session call
AUSTIN, Texas – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick sent a letter to Governor Abbott Monday urging him…
Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key swing vote
Rep. Chip Roy accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday of cutting a deal that could…
Republican-led Texas Legislature adjourns without passing most GOP priorities
This means special session is almost guaranteed. None of this may surprise you — the 2023…
Impeachment Trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to Begin No Later Than August 28
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General…
Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key swing vote
Republican tries to scuttle debt limit bill in House Rules Committee as pressure grows on key…
Texas Legislature wraps up one session, only to await overtime period
Lawmakers wrapped up a 140-day session Monday that answered questions asked at the outset – would…
Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on D.E.I. Programs at State Universities
It’s the latest state to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Long Before Impeachment, G.O.P. Rifts Were Growing in Texas
The building conflict between moderates and hard-liners in one of the Republican Party’s most important states…
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment points to tumultuous 2024 election
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment raises questions about why it took Republicans…
Fight still ahead for Texas’ Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions
Paxton said he has “full confidence” as he awaits a trial in the state Senate.
Donald Trump Is Pissed About Texas AG Paxton’s Impeachment – and Gov. Abbott’s Silence
It’s been a heated week in Texas government, as conflicts flair between Attorney General Ken Paxton…
Trump, others react to Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz denounced Paxton’s impeachment, while state Rep. James…
Trump, others react to Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz denounced Paxton’s impeachment, while state Rep. James…
Texas Senate trial next for AG Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plunged Republicans on Sunday into…
Why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment fight isn’t finished yet
The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General…
What’s next in the historic fight over Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
The intraparty brawl in the nation’s largest conservative state is far from over. The Republican-controlled Senate…
With New Voting Bills, Texas Legislature Targets Elections in Democratic Stronghold
The bills’ passage was the culmination of a Republican effort to increase oversight of voting in…
Late deal sends new economic incentives for businesses to governor
After the previous, widely criticized program expired in December, lawmakers worked hard to craft a plan…
McConnell endorses debt-limit deal, calls on Senate conservatives not to delay it
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is calling on Senate colleagues, including conservative members of his…
Republican priority bills fail as feud mires relations between Texas House and Senate
A failure to compromise on school choice, border security and, for now, property taxes all but…
Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached…
Flags placed on graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for Memorial Day
SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds of volunteers took time to honor and remember veterans at the Fort…
Ken Paxton impeachment fight exposes deep fissures among Texas Republ…
Despite a generation of political dominance, the party has had trouble uniting behind a common vision.…
Environmentalists and residents concerned about proposed water treatment plant in northwest Bexar County
The proposed plant would dump up to one million gallons of treated wastewater a day into…
Conservative House Republicans knock debt ceiling deal
Conservative House Republicans are already voicing criticism about the agreement in principle to cap spending and…
With Debt Limit Deal in Hand, McCarthy and Biden Turn to Task of Selling It
With the right and the left up in arms about the agreement in principle reached by…
Ken Paxton Is Temporarily Suspended After Texas House Vote
The state attorney general and conservative star faces a trial in the Senate.
House Republican dismisses ‘colorful conservatives’ upset over debt ceiling deal: ‘Going to pass’
Rep. Dusty Johnson said the debt ceiling bill will pass despite a small number of “colorful…
McCarthy and Biden’s debt ceiling plan faces a big test
The stakes are especially high for McCarthy, whose survival as speaker could be at stake.
Republican priority bills fail as feud mires relations between Texas …
A failure to compromise on school choice, border security and, for now, property taxes all but…
Fight still ahead for Texas’ Ken Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions
Paxton said he has “full confidence” as he awaits a trial in the state Senate.
Speaker McCarthy defends budget compromise as conservatives balk: ‘A step in the right direction’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says his budget deal with President Biden is a “step in the…
First Ukrainian school opens in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – As the war in Ukraine continues, a refugee now living in San Antonio…
Republicans Join With Democrats in Texas to Impeach AG Ken Paxton
In breaking news on this Saturday evening, Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas…
Texas House Impeaches Republican State AG Ken Paxton
The resolution to impeach now moves to the state senate for trial.
Republican legislatures targeting academic tenure at universities
Some lawmakers want to curtail giving tenure to college professors, but opponents argue tenure protects educators…
Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached…
Texas’ GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against AG Ken Paxton
The House scheduled an afternoon start for debate on whether to impeach and suspend Paxton from…
Texas attorney general impeached by Republican-led House in historic vote
Ken Paxton drew support from Donald Trump and Ted Cruz prior to the vote
Texas attorney general faces impeachment vote by state House
The Texas House is scheduled to vote on Saturday whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken…
Texas’ GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives was set to hold historic impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken…
Texas’ GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives is set to hold historic impeachment proceeding against Attorney General Ken…
GOP-controlled Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The historic vote came after a monthslong House investigation into the three-term attorney general that resulted…
Texas’ GOP-held House set for impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives is set to hold historic impeachment proceeding against Attorney General Ken…
Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas’ House voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday, meaning he…
Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton
The attorney general has been a fierce critic of President Biden, particularly on cultural issues, and…
Ken Paxton updates: Texas House impeachment vote will be an intra-GOP…
The embattled attorney general has criticized a Republican-led push that could remove him from office. The…
Texas rated worst state for Military Retirees — Here’s how you can show them love
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas has to step up its A-game, with Memorial Day around the corner.…
Watch: Texas House debates impeachment of embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton
Watch: Texas House debates impeachment of embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton
Donald Trump, Ted Cruz stand with Texas AG Ken Paxton as impeachment vote about to begin
Donald Trump weighed in on the possible impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling for…
Paxton Impeachment: Live Updates: Texas House Considers Impeaching Ken Paxton
Mr. Paxton, the state attorney general who has become a conservative star, faces a vote in…
‘Extremely historic event.’ Texas lawmakers prepare for Ken Paxton impeachment vote
AUSTIN — Legislators faced with whether to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton struck a somber…
Ted Cruz explains why a Target boycott won’t work like Bud Light
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz said Friday that a conservative boycott of Target over its Pride…
Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol
Committee to call impeachment resolution at 1 p.m.
Oaxaca’s Silk Farmers Seek to Protect Their Way of Life
This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Silk came to these mountains in colonial…
Three-term Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces calls for impeachment
A Texas House committee has recommended impeaching Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton who it says has…
Donald Trump Jr. defends Texas AG Ken Paxton from Republican impeachment
A state House committee on Thursday unanimously voted to recommend Paxton be impeached and removed from…
San Francisco ended its travel ban to conservative states. Could others be next?
State and local governments instituted travel bans to pressure states on policy, but a report out…
Texas attorney general urges supporters to protest at capitol ahead of impeachment vote
Ken Paxton’s call for protesters to be ‘peacefully’ heard at the state capitol echoes similar request…
Study. Plan. Execute. Can the DeSantis way beat Trump?
Technical glitches aside, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is known for a disciplined approach that has fueled…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asks supporters to peacefully rally to protest vote to impeach
Paxton decried the impeachment proceedings as “political theater” that will “inflict lasting damage on the Texas…
Florida’s book bans lead a wave of crackdowns in conservative states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made book restrictions a central cultural issue in his presidential bid. Now…
‘Pawn Stars’ to feature iconic Texas honky tonk in new spin-off
The crew traveled to North Texas for some episodes.
Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defen…
Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to…
Florida’s book bans lead a wave of crackdowns in conservative states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made book restrictions a central cultural issue in his presidential bid. Now…
Donald Trump Jr., conservative Republicans ride to Ken Paxton’s defense on eve of impeachment vote
Supporters of the attorney general portray Saturday’s impeachment vote as a political witch hunt meant to…
How Fighting for Conservative Causes Has Helped Ken Paxton Survive Legal Woes
With the Texas House set to vote on his impeachment, Mr. Paxton is counting on political…
GOP-led Texas House to vote Saturday on impeachment of AG Paxton
Committee to call impeachment resolution at 1 p.m.
Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called on his supporters to protest when the GOP-led state…
Texas House to vote Saturday on impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton
Paxton (R) is a fierce opponent of the Biden administration and an architect of conservative Texas…
Ron DeSantis upended education in Florida. He’s coming for your state next.
The governor revamped school curriculum in Florida amid battles with Democrats and civil rights groups. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/80/b0/3d732cb74094ae372ccf59c95f0c/election-2024-desantis-93020.jpg”…
Lt. Gov. Patrick speaks out on impeachment proceedings against AG
If there were a trial, Patrick would preside over it.
Impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begin Saturday
Impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton start at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Impeachment Vote Set for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: What to Know
The Texas House is set to vote on Saturday on the impeachment of Mr. Paxton, the…
Playbook PM: Your guide to the Texas impeachment mess
And GOP negotiators give an update on the brewing debt deal. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/bd/9b/0ff2726340ae875b8a98c63e33a3/ew-0708-farah-scotusnuclear-1160-01.jpg” title=”Playbook PM: Your guide…
House conservatives blanch at leaked details of McCarthy-Biden debt talks
The group was already unlikely to support a final bipartisan deal, but lingering anger with Kevin…
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Indiana doctor is reprimanded for providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. The…
Texas AG Ken Paxton, Who Tried His Hardest to Overturn the 2020 Election, Says His Potential Impeachment Is an “Attempt to…Disenfranchise the Voters”
A Republican-led panel recommended 20 articles of impeachment against him.
Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off pol…
Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the…
Latest GOP 2024 Hopeful DeSantis ‘Blazing a Trail’ on Book Bans in Republican-Controlled States
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (AP) — As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Some Uvalde Parents Want an “Emmett Till Moment.” Is Texas Listening?
In the year since the shooting, they haven’t let up on the Republican legislature.
U.S. debt ceiling fight riles Texans at both political ends
The high-stakes confrontation could have an impact on retirements accounts, corporations and much more.
Texas Capitol jolted by investigation of attorney general, accusation House speaker was drunk on job
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers revealed Tuesday a monthslong corruption investigation into Republican Attorney General…
What to know about Texas’ extraordinary move to impeach GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton
After years of legal and ethical scandals swirling around Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, the…
UT-Austin tried to hire a game theorist for its new free-enterprise t…
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to eliminate tenure, but his attempts have impacted the institute he…
Republican blitz on LGBTQ issues exposes fractures among Texas Democr…
The defections have sparked feelings of betrayal and promises of retribution, particularly as Republicans in the…