At different times, Abbott has given different answers on the possibility of additional special sessions.
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Belton Mom Hillary Hickland Challenging Anti-School Choice State Rep. Hugh Shine
Hickland and Shine will compete in the March Republican primary to represent Texas House District 55.
ERCOT CEO: Texas is Leading the Charge for Nuclear Energy
In an interview with Chris Salcedo, Pablo Vegas discussed electric reliability, EMP attacks, and nuclear energy.
Adam Hinojosa Announces Rematch for South Texas Senate Seat
Hinojosa fell short of 50 percent of the vote in 2022 by a mere 0.19 percent.
Texas House Passes Border Security Measures
The two measures will provide funding for border barrier infrastructure and create a criminal penalty for illegal entry into the state.
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AG Ken Paxton Calls on Texas House to Reveal Cost of Impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick requested a full audit following the trial in September.
Texas House, Republicans and Democrats, Refusing To Show Up For Special Session
Lawmakers accuse Speaker Phelan of encouraging the quorum bust.
Christmas in the Capitol? Abbott Says More Special Sessions if House Kills School Choice
The record for most special sessions called during a legislative session is six.
Yet Another Busted Quorum in the Texas House
This is the third time in the last two weeks that the House has been frozen due to a lack of quorum.
Texas Senate Passes Entire Special Session Agenda in Two Days
All eyes are on the Texas House after the Senate moves quickly on Gov. Abbott’s agenda.
School Choice Legislation Moves Forward in Texas House
Despite the billions of dollars in teacher pay raises and additional school funding, the legislation was still opposed by teacher unions.
Compromise Measure to Remove Illegal Aliens Moves Quickly
The measure would create a criminal penalty for illegal entry or illegal presence in the state and authorize removal of illegal aliens.
Chief Justice Must Retire After Voters Reject Raising Retirement Age
Chief Justice Nathan Hecht was first elected to the Texas Supreme Court in 1988.
Texas Democrat Lawmakers Call For Ceasefire With Hamas
Texas has taken numerous steps to show support for Israel since the start of the conflict over a month ago.
Attorneys Show Educators How to Defy CRT Ban
Attorneys at the taxpayer-funded Texas Association of School Boards conference told school administrators “there’s very easy ways” to continue “DEI efforts.”
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Ken Paxton Continues Endorsing Candidates for Texas House
These endorsements are just the latest in a series made by Paxton, especially against House incumbent who supported his impeachment back in May.
Texas House is Frozen as Quorum is Busted
Without a quorum, the House is unable to vote on bills or motions.
Texas A&M’s Interim President Historically Promotes DEI
Interim President Mark Welsh could be chosen as the next president of the university.
Abbott Says He Has Struck Deal on School Choice with Dade Phelan
Gov. Greg Abbott expanded the special session call to include teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education.
Republican Party of Texas Endorses Local Candidates
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7.
Another Candidate Challenges State Rep. John Kuempel
David Freimarck’s priorities include securing the southern border, empowering parents, passing term limits, protecting civil liberties, and addressing state spending.
Legislation Filed to Reform Texas’ Impeachment Process
State Rep. Travis Clardy’s resolution comes after the House’s rushed impeachment of Ken Paxton in May.
Travis County Judge Orders TEA Not to Release School Ratings
Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled that the changes to the accountability ratings violate Texas law and would cause “irreparable harm” to school districts.
Teachers’ Unions Listed as Founding Members of Texas Democrat Initiative
The Texas State Teachers Association and the Texas American Federation of Teachers were announced as founding members of a new initiative to turn Texas blue.
Paxton Attorney Mitch Little Announces Campaign for Texas House
Little jumped into prominence for his role in several bombshell moments during the impeachment trial.