State
Attorney General Paxton Opens Investigation Into Boeing Parts Supplier
The investigation also requests the parts supplier disclose its employee demographics before its DEI policy was enacted to evaluate if diversity hires are a correlating factor to quality performance.
In Their Own Words: Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats
Texas Scorecard asked state legislature runoff candidates whether Texas should ban hostile countries from owning U.S. land.
Rick Perry’s Dwindling Political Influence in Texas
In the twilight of his political relevance, Perry sells out.
Gov. Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
The order requests that pro-Palestine student groups be disciplined for violating these policies.
State Archive
Pat Fallon to Leave Congress, Seek Return to Texas Senate
U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon is leaving D.C. and seeking a return to the Texas Senate. Fallon, who served in the Texas House and Senate, was elected to Congress in 2020 after U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe resigned to become Director of National Intelligence under President Donald...
Federal Judges Challenge Validity of ‘Coalition Districts’ in Galveston County Redistricting Appeal
In a case that could transform redistricting in Texas and beyond, three federal judges in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with Galveston County’s argument that “minority-coalition” districts are not protected under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. A...
AG Ken Paxton Calls on Texas House to Reveal Cost of Impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling out Texas House leadership for dragging their feet on providing the costs in their impeachment trial against him. An audit of both chambers’ expenses was requested after the trial by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. In a letter to...
Texas House, Republicans and Democrats, Refusing To Show Up For Special Session
In what has been a recurring theme for the Texas House under the leadership of Speaker Dade Phelan, members of the chamber refused to show up for business again on Saturday. This marks the fourth time in two weeks a quorum was not present to conduct business. But...
Christmas in the Capitol? Abbott Says More Special Sessions if House Kills School Choice
As the fate of school choice legislation hangs in the Texas House’s hands, Gov. Greg Abbott says he could call lawmakers back repeatedly if it fails. A top priority for Abbott this year, school choice legislation has never before reached a vote by the full House. On...
Yet Another Busted Quorum in the Texas House
Proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives have once again hit a stall, as members of the House failed to show up resulting in a lack of quorum. The chamber’s rules require 100 members to be present in order to conduct business. On Friday morning, only 99...
Texas Senate Passes Entire Special Session Agenda in Two Days
Just over 48 hours into the fourth special session in Austin, the Texas Senate has once again made quick work of Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda, passing legislation relating to every item on the call. On Tuesday evening, Abbott called lawmakers back for another special...
School Choice Legislation Moves Forward in Texas House
School choice legislation in the House has hit a new milestone, after being voted out of committee. This marks the first time school choice legislation has passed a committee in the Texas House. House Bill 1 by State Rep. Brad Buckley (R–Salado) would create an...
Compromise Measure to Remove Illegal Aliens Moves Quickly
As lawmakers consider border security legislation in the fourth special session, one measure seeks to create a criminal penalty for illegal entry into or illegal presence in Texas and authorizes the removal of persons who violate this measure. House Bill 4 by State...