Texas Legislature

Obama Backs Texas Democrats in Redistricting Protest

Former President Barack Obama (D) joined a virtual call with Texas House Democrats who remain out of state in protest…

1 year ago

Texas House Democrats Signal Return After Halting GOP Agenda

Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on GOP-backed redistricting legislation are now planning to return…

1 year ago

Illinois Judge Blocks Texas Warrants for Fleeing Democrats

An Illinois judge ruled this week that the state will not assist Texas officials in enforcing civil arrest warrants against…

1 year ago

Cornyn Joins GOP Attack on O’Rourke Weeks After Paxton Took Legal Action

U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R) recent call for a Department of Justice investigation into Beto O’Rourke and his PAC, Powered…

1 year ago

Abbott Highlights Texas Efficiency After Floods vs California Fires

Governor Greg Abbott (R) says his state’s response to recent catastrophic flooding outpaced California’s efforts following last year’s wildfires, citing…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Democrats Walk out on Redistricting Bill

This week, nine Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout during debate on Senate Bill 4, the mid-decade redistricting bill.

1 year ago

Paxton Moves to Jail O’Rourke for Violating Court Order on Fundraising Ban

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking to have Robert “Beto” O’Rourke jailed, accusing him of blatantly defying a court…

1 year ago

Texas Puts Parents in Control with App Store Accountability Act

At a ceremony in Amarillo, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 2420, the App Store Accountability Act, into…

1 year ago

Texas and California Trade Threats Over Congressional Maps

Governor Greg Abbott (R) has stated that Texas could eliminate as many as 10 Democratic congressional districts if blue states…

1 year ago

Texas Senate Eyes Lawsuits Against Abortion Drug Makers, Adds Protections for Trafficking Victims

A Texas Senate committee is weighing two significant bills, one aimed at curbing access to abortion-inducing drugs, and another that…

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