Is drinking alcohol during Texas House business commonplace? Tue, Jun 6, 2023 4:59 PM A 6-minute video compilation posted to social media claims Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan was “drunk” while presiding...
Patrick on Phelan: '... hard to work with someone who does not communicate' Tue, Jun 6, 2023 2:55 PM Scrutiny continues with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick describing his frustration with House Speaker Dade Phelan, a fellow...
Texas has the most Fortune 500 companies for the second consecutive year Tue, Jun 6, 2023 12:49 PM Gov. Greg Abbott again celebrated Texas leading the nation with the most Fortune 500 headquarters for the second consecutive...
Powerhouse Houston attorneys chosen to prosecute Paxton in impeachment trial Mon, Jun 5, 2023 5:08 PM Two of the most prominent attorneys from Houston will be the lead prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General...
Abbott: Goal is to eliminate property taxes Sat, Jun 3, 2023 8:45 AM Gov. Greg Abbott says his goal is to eliminate homeowners’ property taxes in the state of Texas. He says it’s possible to...
Polls show Phelan popularity sliding in his district Sat, Jun 3, 2023 8:28 AM Recent polls indicate that House Speaker Dade Phelan’s popularity is plummeting in his district. House District...
Op-Ed: Texas’ 2023 regular session makes Texas look more like California Fri, Jun 2, 2023 11:38 AM Texas’ 88th regular legislative session, sine die as of Memorial Day, will be remembered as the one that got Texas closer to...
Stitt joins other governors in sending troops to the southern border Fri, Jun 2, 2023 11:05 AM Gov. Kevin Stitt will send Oklahoma National Guard troops to the southern border, joining other Republican governors who have...
Patrick, Phelan fight over property tax relief escalates Fri, Jun 2, 2023 9:18 AM The Texas Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday to provide property tax relief. That afternoon, House Speaker Dade Phelan...
Patrick: House 'dysfunction is reason legislature faces multiple special sessions Fri, Jun 2, 2023 7:27 AM When discussing successes and failures of the 88th legislative session at an event hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation...
Louisiana AG files federal lawsuit over FEMA flood insurance risk rating system Thu, Jun 1, 2023 12:38 PM A federal lawsuit unveiled in Louisiana on Thursday could have a far-reaching impact on flood insurance premiums across the...
Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications Thu, Jun 1, 2023 10:50 AM As of May 30, 2023, 24 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in eight states for elections in 2023. That’s nine...
Former Texas secretary of state sworn in as interim attorney general Wed, May 31, 2023 4:37 PM Five days after the Texas House voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, and after First Assistant Attorney General Brent...
Abbott calls special election to replace ousted Slaton Wed, May 31, 2023 4:07 PM A special election will be held Nov. 7 to fill the empty seat for District 2 of the Texas House of Representatives. ...
18 governors urge Biden to end mortgage rule for those with good or poor credit Wed, May 31, 2023 3:15 PM Eighteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a change in a policy regarding mortgage fees. ...
In just 4 days, agents apprehend thousands of people, drugs at border Wed, May 31, 2023 1:15 PM U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to apprehend tens of thousands of people and seize large amounts of illegal drugs being...
Six Paxton aides take leave of absence to defend AG in impeachment trial Wed, May 31, 2023 8:44 AM Six staffers from the Office of the Texas Attorney General have taken a leave of absence to defend their former boss, Ken...
Phelan refuses Senate property tax relief after passing Abbott's favored bill Tue, May 30, 2023 10:00 PM On Monday night, Gov. Greg Abbott called a special legislative session to address property tax relief and on Tuesday the Senate...
Webster to take over OAG in interim, highlights Paxton's accomplishments Tue, May 30, 2023 8:34 PM First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster has taken over the Office of Attorney General after Attorney General Ken Paxton...
Legislative leaders announce prosecution team after Paxton impeachment Tue, May 30, 2023 6:37 PM After receiving the Articles of Impeachment for Attorney General Ken Paxton on Sunday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who leads the...