When they return, the Legislature will be 56 days into its 140-day legislative session without having passed any legislation—including Republican priorities.
Brandon Waltens
Speaker Dade Phelan Prioritizes Corporate Welfare, Avoids GOP Priorities
None of Phelan’s seven priorities so far are legislative priorities of the Republican Party of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott, or Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Study Reveals Increasing Homestead Exemption Would Benefit ‘Select Few’
“Increasing the homestead exemption only benefits a select few Texans in a very short-lived way.”
Gov. Greg Abbott Teases Potential Return of ‘Immoral’ Corporate Welfare Program
The program has drawn criticism from both the right and left.
Texas House Prepares for Another 5-Day Weekend
Today marks the 43rd day of the 140-day session.
Austin Democrat’s Attack on School Choice Advocate Debunked on Twitter
Twitter slapped a “Community Note” fact check on Democrat State Rep. Gina Hinojosa.
Texas A&M Goes Woke With Discriminatory ‘Diversity’ Policies
Texas A&M University currently has more DEI personnel than the University of Texas at Austin.
Gov. Abbott Extends COVID Emergency With Federal Order Set to Expire
Abbott is one of just two Republican governors nationwide to continue to keep a state of emergency for COVID.
‘Take Your Chair’: Lawmaker Shut Down After Questioning Texas House’s 5-Day Weekend
“When conservative bills die this session don’t let a single state representative tell you ‘we ran out of time.”
Nikki Haley Enters Presidential Race With Low Support in Texas
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lead the field among Republican primary voters.