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Texas House recognizes Rep. Senfronia Thompson’s decades of service
She’s the longest serving Black legislator in the House.
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So much debt ceiling drama! Not to mention actual drama from the Succession series finale, and…
Texas House recognizes Rep. Senfronia Thompson’s decades of service
She’s the longest serving Black legislator in the House.
Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes At TPPF Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted…
TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in Texas
On this week’s episode, we speak to the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero, who has…
TribCast: The conservative plan to eliminate school property taxes in Texas
On this week’s episode, we speak to the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero, who has…
National campaign for Supreme Court reform makes stop in Houston
Demands the campaign is pushing are expansion of the Supreme Court and adding about three to…
Gov. Greg Abbott says he wants to end property taxes for Texans. Here’s what he means by that.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, locked in a standoff with Abbott over their dueling tax cut plans,……
A Dirty Dozen Years: Will a North Texas Sports Team Ever Win Another Title?
It’s been 12 years since one of the four major sports franchises in D/FW have been…
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output…
‘Nine Black Robes’ looks into Supreme Court’s shift to the right and its consequences
A 6-3 conservative super majority court has struck down a number of longtime precedents.
No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Here’s…
Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in…
Dallas Rings in Pride Month by Raising the Rainbow City Flag
Pride Month kicked off on Thursday with the triumphant raising the city’s rainbow flags at City…
Texas Republicans target how elections are run in Democratic-leaning Houston area
HOUSTON — Harris County in Texas is a big and diverse county that has trended Democratic…
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders deploys National Guard to southern border
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a directive Thursday to deploy members of the state’s National…
NASA, Boeing to Hold Media Update on Crew Flight Test Today
NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 4:30 p.m. EDT today, Thursday, June 1,…
Meet the Texas House impeachment managers who are taking aim at Ken P…
Led by Andrew Murr, a West Texas rancher and lawyer, and Ann Johnson, a former prosecutor,…
‘Disinformation’ tracker paid state-funded university $90K for conservative blacklist report
EXCLUSIVE — The State Department-funded Global Disinformation Index paid the University of Texas at Austin to…
Meet the House members who voted against the debt limit deal
Much of the debt limit bill opposition came from the far right and left wings of…
Who would benefit most from the dueling Texas property tax plans
Plan touted by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick more directly benefits homeowners, while Gov. Greg…
The 2024 Senate Landscape
With Democrats holding on to a knife’s edge 51-49 Senate majority, the race to control the…
Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility
In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has…
18 Texans in Congress opposed debt ceiling deal, including 4 Democrats
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin derides legislation as a ‘swamp deal’ after leading a…
House Votes to Lift Debt Ceiling, Trim Spending
The House votes to lift the debt ceiling and begin to curb spending, a victory for…
18 Texans in Congress opposed debt ceiling deal, including 4 Democrats
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin derides legislation as a ‘swamp deal’ after leading a…
Don’t believe the hype: Low-key lawmakers helped avert a debt ceiling crisis
The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bipartisan deal to lift the debt ceiling and cap…
Trump adds some campaign muscle to early state operations
The fight for the early nominating states is heating up. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/98/26/f420b8e34f7293883be53b4d0988/election-2024-republicans-78239.jpg” title=”Trump adds some campaign muscle…
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a saf…
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output…
Republicans are spending millions on turnout operations that are deeply flawed, insiders say
“That’s why we’re losing elections,” one Republican field veteran said of the conservative canvassing apparatus. “Nobody…
McCarthy tries to hold off last minute rebellion over work requirements in debt deal
Senior Republicans sprang into action after an 11th hour CBO projection threatened to collapse Wednesday’s vote.…
How McCarthy survived ‘deep divisions’ in GOP to land a debt deal
The speaker has spent months — in some cases, years — building relationships with key conservative…
Conservatives think Chick-fil-A is woke now?
The right-wing outcry over the fast food chain, briefly explained.
6 Big Time Celebrities From Small Towns In Texas
Check out these famous folks from tiny Texas towns.
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim a…
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended…
Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general
Scott, a former deputy attorney general, will run the agency because Ken Paxton has been suspended…
Why the wary alliance of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick is now approaching open hostility
In his first two terms, Greg Abbott has avoided clashing with the Dan Patrick, who has…
Conservative Judge Offers Defense of ‘Alien’ in Immigration Case
Fifth Circuit Judge James C. Ho said the term “alien” shouldn’t be seen as offensive, in…
Texas Senate to hold trial for AG Ken Paxton after historic impeachment
After the House voted 121 to 23 in favor of impeachment, the Senate will hold a…
House Set to Vote on Debt Limit Bill as Republican Resistance Grows
Speaker Kevin McCarthy was working to cobble together the votes to push through the compromise he…
May 31: Debt limit deal heads for House vote. Missing Tennessee woman found in California, boyfriend arrested.
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation.…
Packing Figures and Charts, Roy Leads G.O.P. Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal
The Texas Republican, who is the policy director for the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, has become…
Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House
The hard-fought measure is now headed to a House vote Wednesday.
Will US debt ceiling deal pass? Biden and McCarthy must still walk tightrope
Both leaders have work to do to convince their parties this is a deal to back…
These 6 Celebrities Hail From Some Of Texas’ Most Charming Small Towns
Check out these 6 famous people from Texas’ smallest towns. They came from humble beginnings, yet…
Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling in Congress
The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…
Texas Legislature reconvenes for a special session focusing on border security
Along with property taxes, lawmakers have been tasked by Gov. Abbott to revisit two key border…
Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling…
The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…
Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling in Congress
The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…
Far-right members threaten a ‘reckoning’ over McCarthy’s debt limit deal
McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of…
Increased calls for hate crime charge to be added to murder of Texas rancher Aaron Martinez
‘Texas is becoming a dangerous place for Latinos because state and local authorities refuse to take…
Debt ceiling bill faces a tough path in the House as GOP opposition grows
The Fiscal Responsibility Act represents a compromise reached by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe…
What to know about Ken Paxton, the impeached Texas attorney general
The Texas House’s impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday was the latest in…
Far-right members threaten a ‘reckoning’ over McCarthy’s debt limit deal
McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of…
Texas Republicans among hardline conservatives out to kill bipartisan debt limit deal
The compromise would suspend the debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025 in exchange for some Republican-demanded…
Texas Legislature starts special session with House, Senate at odds over property tax cuts
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays the blame for the Legislature’s impasse over the promised property tax…
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.
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.