Politics

Analysis: Broken School Finance System Spawns Wild Solutions

In Austin — the poster child for property tax recapture in Texas right now — the school district is telling…

7 years ago

The Brief: Facing Three-Day Deadline, Texas Legislators Race To Finish

The end of the first-called special session may be in sight for the Texas Legislature, which spent most of the…

7 years ago

Senate Approves Mail-In Voter Fraud Bill, Repealing Nursing Home Law

The Senate on Friday approved a House-amended version of Senate Bill 5, which targets mail-in ballot fraud. But the altered…

7 years ago

Legislature Advances Annexation Bill To Gov. Abbott

The Texas Senate advanced a municipal annexation bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for consideration Sunday, the fifth bill sent to the governor’s…

7 years ago

With 8 Days Left In Special Session, Texas House And Senate Remain Far Apart

Not a single measure has made it to the governor’s desk despite a steady drumbeat from his office urging lawmakers…

7 years ago

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blames City Governments For “All Our Problems In America”

On television Friday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick chided Democratic city governments for causing problems nationwide.

7 years ago

Analysis: No, The Texas Legislature Isn’t Lowering Your Property Taxes

Texas legislators would love to lower your property taxes, but none of the proposals they're considering in the special session…

7 years ago

Bathroom Bill Debate Highlights Barriers To Updating Birth Certificate In Texas

The ongoing debate over bathroom restrictions for transgender Texans has shed a light on the complex process individuals face in…

7 years ago

Senator Zaffirini Named To Texas Access To Justice Commission

Chaired by noted Houston litigator Harry M. Reasoner, the commission promotes policies that remove barriers to the legal system, works…

7 years ago

Despite Texans’ Support, Effort To Repeal Health Care Law Narrowly Defeated In U.S. Senate

In an overnight vote, the U.S. Senate voted 51-49 against a proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Three Republicans…

7 years ago

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