special session

Doggett Questions Federal Response in July Floodings

With almost two months since the Texas floods devastated the state, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D) argues that he is still…

9 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.22.2025 — Texas House Passes Redistricting Bill — Chip Roy Announces Attorney General Bid — and More...

The Texas House has passed the "One Big Beautiful Congressional Map." After weeks of deliberation from Texas House Democrats, the…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.21.2025 — Texas House Democrats Organize 'Slumber Party for Democracy' — Abbott Signs Emergency Abortion Care Ban — and More...

A group of Texas House Democrats returned to the chamber as part of an escalating protest against Republican efforts to…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.20.2025 — Abbott Unveils Major Investment in Texas Infrastructure — Abbott Signs Housing Bill to Boost Affordability — and More...

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a new 10-year transportation plan totaling more than $146 billion, aimed at addressing the infrastructure…

10 months ago

Texas House Quorum Restored After Democrats Two-Week Walkout

After a two-week quorum break, Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin, ending their protest against a Republican-led congressional redistricting…

10 months ago

Ivermectin Bill Receives Priority Status in Special Session

State Representative Joanne Shofner (R) announced this week that her legislation to reclassify ivermectin as an over-the-counter medication has received…

10 months ago

Abbott Calls Second Special Session, Democrats Still Out of State

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus…

10 months 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…

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.14.2025 — Paxton Wants O'Rourke Jailed — Texas Senate Democrats Stage Walkout — and More...

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

10 months ago

LONESTAR — 8.13.2025 — Texas GOP Pressures Democrats to Return — Texas Senate Pursues Lawsuit Against Abortion Drug Makers —Much More...

Texas GOP Pressures Democrats to Return as Flood Relief, Redistricting Stall Texas Republicans intensified efforts to compel Democratic lawmakers back…

10 months ago