State Sen. Tan Parker says China is fueling the illicit vape market in Texas.
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Texas GOP Calls on Dade Phelan to Resign
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Phelan is “undeserving of his leadership position.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton Returns to Work
Paxton said his office has “redoubled our focus” fighting against the Biden administration after “four months of wasteful and destructive political theater.”
ERCOT CEO Gives the Embattled Texas Power Grid An ‘A’ Rating
The power grid broke the record for all-time demand several times this summer.
Inside Look at the Historic Impeachment Trial
State Sen. Bob Hall recounts his thoughts on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial.
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House Committee Considers Legislation to Ensure District Attorneys Enforce the Law
“Some prosecutors are bringing politics into prosecution, and the purpose of House Bill 17 is to eliminate politics from this arena when their main job is prosecution.”
Democrat Lawmaker Condemns Explicit Books in School Libraries
“Not here for the partisan politics on this. I’m here for children.” – State Rep. Shawn Thierry
Texas Medical Board Suspends License After Doctor Defied Mask Mandates
Dr. Eric Hensen has been fighting the TMB for years over the policy.
House Prioritizes Bill to Abolish Death Penalty for ‘the Most Heinous Crimes’
The bill was unanimously approved by the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, which is chaired by Democrat State Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso.
Texas Senate Tackles Perpetual Emergency Orders
Texas is the last Republican-led state to be under a state of emergency for COVID.
The Texas Deep State: Children at Risk
The state agency that’s marketed as being pro-child is dangerous for children.
Doctor Can’t Define ‘Woman’ in Texas House Committee Hearing on Child Gender Mutilation
A doctor testifying before the committee said it’s “complicated.”
Black Lawmaker Resigns From Texas Legislative Black Caucus Over ‘Stank Leadership’
“I don’t have to take it. And I won’t.” – State Rep. Harold Dutton
The Texas Deep State: Why Was a State Commissioner Fired?
The governor’s office, a dangerous state agency, and a mystery.
House Proposal Would Help End Patchwork of Local Regulations
As more cities pass ordinances contradicting state law, the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act would help restore the regulatory authority to the state.
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No Prosecution Against Bonnen, Says Brazoria County DA
Despite the “repugnant” actions and words from Bonnen, the Brazoria County DA will not prosecute Bonnen.
Who Stood up to Bonnen?
A list of Republican lawmakers who called on Bonnen to step down before the ship sank.
Abbott Praises Bonnen on His Way Out
Despite a quid pro quo scandal, Abbott praises Bonnen for “his commitment to making Texas a better state.”
Bonnen Will Not Seek Re-Election
As calls for his resignation increase, Bonnen has announced he will not seek re-election in 2020.
House GOP Condemns Bonnen’s Language, Falls Short of Demanding Resignation
A softened statement put out by the caucus on Friday is not sitting well with the grassroots.
Leach Breaks Silence on Bonnen Audio…To Apologize to Local Politicians
Leach, who defended Bonnen earlier this summer, had so far been silent on the issue since the audio’s release.
Dickey, West Divided on Bonnen Audio Aftermath
RPT Chairman James Dickey and his opponent Allen West are divided in their perception of the Texas House Speaker scandal and its 2020 ramifications.
SREC Members Sign Letter Calling for Bonnen’s Resignation
So far, 20 members of the State Republican Executive Committee have signed onto a letter calling for the resignation of Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Investigating Committee Members to Skip GOP Caucus Meeting
State Rep. Matt Krause says three Republican House members will recuse themselves from this weekend’s caucus meeting.
Commentary: Is the Bribery Provision of the Texas Constitution the Biggest Legal Threat to Bonnen?
The analysis of the audio recording shouldn’t be focused solely on legal issues.