HB 3435 is particularly sinister because it violates the Fifth Amendment rights of Texans.
Tony McDonald
Backdoor Slots on the Move in the Texas House
HB 1186 would give bingo parlors the last element they need—progressive jackpots—to morph bingo halls into slot machine parlors.
Bonnen Walks out on GOP Dinner
After being seated near a gun rights activist, the Speaker of the House fled a Republican fundraising banquet without delivering his remarks.
Does Texas Need 254 Mini TECs?
Legislation in the House and Senate could bring kangaroo courts to every Texan’s backyard.
Legislators Question TEC Over Unconstitutional Structure
TEC general counsel confirms the agency exercises both legislative and executive functions in violation of the Texas Constitution.
Supreme Court Overturns Sanctions in Pressley Election Challenge
While dismissing the lawsuit as moot, the Court reversed sanctions finding that Pressley’s claims were not frivolous.
What are the Real House Deadlines?
When do bills need to be out of committee in order to pass?
Paxton Responds to Stay of Obamacare Ruling
O’Connor’s opinion in the case will be tested in the courts of appeals in the coming months.
Former Geren Operative Confesses in CPS Scandal
As part of a settlement resolving a lawsuit brought by Bo French, David Sorensen has acknowledged he made the anonymous and incorrect election eve report to CPS alleging that French was abusing his children.
Stickland on the Power of Gordon Johnson
The most important relationship, as it was presented to me by other members, was: “You’ve got to be in good with Gordon.”