Republican voters have demanded that House leadership end the practice of awarding powerful committee chair positions to the minority party.
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State Rep. Troxclair Pens Letter in Support of Reform Speaker Candidate
Troxclair called the Republican caucus “fractured” and praised David Cook for making “great strides to rebuild trust among members of our caucus.”
Phelan Hosts Lightly Attended Austin Fundraiser
If he receives universal support from Democrats, Phelan needs 14 Republican votes to retain the speaker’s gavel.
Former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Sues District
Dennis Weiner claims the district violated the Texas Whistleblower Act when district officials declined to renew his contract.
Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
This is Watson’s third non-consecutive term as mayor.
Texas State Board of Education to Consider New Educational Materials This Week
The new materials are being praised by conservative groups for including Bible stories.
Travis County DA Sues Paxton to Prevent Release of Records
Garza has sued Attorney General Ken Paxton to conceal details of $115,000 in expenditures on undisclosed security ‘improvements’ at the district attorney’s home.
UT Austin Post Attacks Veteran ‘Bro Culture’ on Veterans Day
“Ultramasculine” and “misogynistic” were terms used to describe the military culture.
Local GOP Sues Travis County Over Election Staffing
According to the Travis County GOP, 41 percent of locations on Election Day lack any Republican poll workers.
Austin to Vote on Establishing Sex Offender ‘Buffer Zones’ Near Schools
The effort is sponsored by conservative City Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly.