Far-right Christians move to gain more power in Texas legislative session
Landon Schott, the 41-year-old pastor of Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth who repeatedly blasts Democrats as "godless" and "demonic," led an impromptu service in a Texas Capitol meeting room on Tuesday.
The Texas Legislature convenes Tuesday. What you need to know about the 140-day session.
Republicans have ruled Texas for the past 20 years, but one of their longest-running top priorities has always eluded them. Will that change in 2025?
Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
Legislators are flocking to the Texas Capitol on Tuesday for the first day of what will likely be a four-month battle to get their legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. With the return of Texas House and Texas Senate members to Austin—and over 2,
Texas lawmakers to discuss school vouchers Wednesday during 89th Legislative Session
There was some political drama on the first day of the legislative session. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested as agencies probe his short-lived martial law decree Elon Musk poised to occupy White House office space: report Hegseth,
Texas House of Representatives Kicks Off 89th Legislative Session with Public Support
Whoopi Goldberg showed some support to Carrie Underwood on “The View” (via Entertainment Weekly) amid backlash against the “American Idol” winner and country music star for her decision to perform “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan.
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The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
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After Dallas mistakenly approved too-tall home, builder asks Texas Supreme Court to prevent teardown
A North Texas developer argues it shouldn't have to rebuild a townhome after the city of Dallas belatedly told the builder ...
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Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
Advocates say interstate compacts, which allow professionals to use their work licenses in multiple states, can solve Texas’ ...
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Here's how much Texas' attorney general spent suing Biden
As President-elect Trump prepares to take office next week, Texas taxpayers appear poised to save some money in legal fees.
Gov. Abbott, Texas won't be that great without water resources | Letters to the Editor
Perhaps Gov. Abbott should spend a little time addressing how we will meet the water needs of all the new businesses he is ...
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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...
Texas orders flags raised for Trump inauguration; will other states do the same?
Flags have been flying at half staff to mourn Jimmy Carter for 30 days. One state has ordered that flags be raised to full ...
Who is Dustin Burrows? Here's what to know about the new Texas House speaker.
The trial lawyer from Lubbock has served in the House since 2015, slowly building his stature and overcoming a scandal in ...
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The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin
Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) believes the Speaker’s race is being influenced by outside sources who want to control the ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that all flags in the Lone Star State will be ...
Texas House elects Dustin Burrows as speaker, rebuffing far-right challenge
Burrow’s win was an assertion of the chamber’s longstanding independence, and it set up another session of likely clashes ...