Texas GOP chairman accused of ‘threatening’ lawmakers
A Republican state lawmaker in Texas accused the state’s GOP chairman of illegally threatening and intimidating lawmakers who ...
Texas GOP battle for House speaker intensifies. Why a lawmaker filed an ethics complaint.
With the race for speaker of the Texas House coming down to the wire, the Republican-on-Republican war deepens.
Vouchers, marijuana, gambling: Top issues to watch as Texas lawmakers return to Austin
At least one bill expanding casinos has already been filed, a constitutional amendment by Rep. Carol Alvarado, a Houston ...
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The MAGA Faithful Can’t Get Enough of Ken Paxton
The Texas attorney general was on the road this week, speaking to adoring crowds about the importance of defeating their ...
State GOP continues to oppose Burrows as current speaker faces ethics complaint
The Texas House of Representatives will choose its speaker next week, with Lubbock Representative Dustin Burrows vying for ...
Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race
Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who ...
To stay on top, Texas needs better schools, cheaper housing. Lawmakers, get to work | Opinion
Forty years of growth doesn’t just happen. But there are cracks in Texas’ foundation, and the Legislature needs to fix them.
GOP megadonor says his PAC won't primary Republican Texas House members over speaker vote
The founder of a $20 million Republican PAC says he wants a GOP-backed Texas House speaker. But the decision must be left to ...
Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...
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State Capital Highlights: Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.State Reps. David Cook, R-Mansfield and Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, ...
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Abbott calls for more anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack
James Barragán: Well, this is a response, of course, to what happened in New Orleans. And he really wants to beef up security ...