The hearing comes one day after Paxton called on Speaker Phelan to resign due to alleged drunkenness on the floor of the House.
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AG Paxton Calls on Speaker Phelan to Resign, Accuses Him of ‘Debilitating Intoxication’
His comments are in reference to a viral video that circulated on social media over the weekend.
Texas House Republicans Reject Effort to Fix Watered-down DEI Ban
The legislation would require colleges to keep DEI administrators employed and find other positions for them within the school.
With Clock Ticking, Senate Attempts Final ‘Hail Mary’ Effort on School Choice
With just one week left until the end of the regular legislative session, the Senate is giving the House one more chance to avoid a special session and pass school choice.
Vehicle Safety Inspections Could Become a Thing of the Past in Texas
Texas is currently the only Republican-led state that requires annual vehicle safety inspections.
New Proposal in Texas House Would Put $16B Toward Property Tax Relief
Since the beginning of the session, the House and Senate have been at odds on how to deliver property tax relief.
GOP Lawmaker Scuttles His Own Election Integrity Priority Legislation
After a Democrat objected to the bill on procedural grounds, Jetton killed the bill himself.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Says Senate Won’t Waste Time on Sports Gambling Legislation
Patrick says the House’s sports gambling measure won’t make it through the Senate.
Gov. Abbott Threatens Veto for Weak School Choice Proposal from House
A watered-down school choice proposal “will necessitate special sessions.”
After Delays, Texas House Gives Approval to Ban on Child Gender Mutilation
The legislation requires one additional vote by the House before being sent to the Senate to approve some minor changes.