Texas

To block voting legislation, Democrats put bail bills, legislative funding and other measures in peril

But Democrats across the country and advocates for civil rights and racial justice celebrated the quorum break Monday that could…

3 years ago

ERCOT implements new measures to strengthen Texas grid

ERCOT, responsible for managing the Texas grid, announced it has taken “a more proactive, aggressive approach to ensure adequate...

3 years ago

Representative Erin Zwiener refiles bill to allow students to vote with their University IDs

Representative Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) filed House Bill 118, which would expand the Election Code to include student IDs as acceptable…

3 years ago

Texas lawmakers to consider property tax relief measures

Abbott may use federal COVID relief money to pay down property taxes, some have speculated, but the governor’s office has…

3 years ago

Deploy law enforcement? Call another special session? Texas GOP mulls options for elections bill after Democrats leave the state

By Cassandra Pollock And James Barragán After House Democrats left the state Monday in an attempt to block passage of a GOP election…

3 years ago

Texas House Democrats flee the state in move that could block voting restrictions bill, bring Legislature to a halt

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives left the state Monday afternoon en route to Washington, D.C., in a bid…

3 years ago

Despite new statewide ban, at least 12 Texas colleges teach ‘Critical Race Theory’

“That used to be called racism,” he said. “And unfortunately, critical race theory is the new racism...”

3 years ago

15 governors oppose Biden plan to ‘conserve’ 30% of all U.S. land and water by 2030

Biden’s plan would not only infringe on the private property rights of their residents but also significantly harm their economies...

3 years ago

What’s in the new voting restriction legislation introduced in the Texas House and Senate

Unlike during the spring’s regular legislative session, Republicans from both chambers appear more closely aligned in their starting approaches...

3 years ago

National Science Foundation grant establishes REU site in advanced manufacturing

The National Science Foundation has awarded Texas State University a three-year, $392,000 grant to establish a Research Experience for Undergraduates…

3 years ago

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