Cassandra Pollock

Abbott’s office did not specify what legislative priorities will be included on the special session agenda and said in an advisory that such items “will be announced prior to the convening of the special session.”

This article, written by Cassandra Pollock, originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at www.texastribune.org. AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday followed through on a thr…

“With utmost gratitude for the opportunity and gift of public service, I write to inform you that I am resigning from my office,” Guzman wrote in her letter to Abbott, a copy of which was obtained by The Texas Tribune.

After suggesting he would go after the pay of lawmakers—including Democrats who blocked a vote on new voting restrictions—Greg Abbott got some surprising pushback.

Members celebrated the end of the session, but also acknowledged that they’ll be back sometime soon for at least one special session.

The Texas Legislature closed out its regular 140-day session Monday with sniping among the state’s top political leaders and lawmakers already well aware they

Abbott has the power to veto individual line items he objects to.

The investigation found that HillCo lobbyist Rick Dennis did not slip GHB into the drinks of two legislative staffers. But the incident laid bare larger questions about a Capitol culture that many female staffers say often leads to allegations of harassment being brushed under the rug.

HillCo lobbyist Rick Dennis did not slip GHB into the drinks of two legislative staffers, an investigation found. But a history of complaints against him for inappropriate behavior raises questions about how seriously the Legislature takes misconduct.

James Barragán is a politics reporter for The Texas Tribune with a focus on accountability reporting. Prior to joining the Tribune, he worked as a statehouse reporter for The Dallas Morning News and had previous stints at the Austin American-Statesman and The Los Angeles Times. In 2021, he was a fin…

HB 3 as advanced would give lawmakers more oversight of the Texas governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic and specifically carves out future pandemics from how the state responds to other disasters, such as hurricanes.

The state representative from College Station reportedly tested positive Thursday morning, a week after the Texas House lifted its mask mandate.

Raney, who has been fully vaccinated since February, “went home immediately and, as of this evening, is doing well,” his office said in a statement. The CDC says a “small percentage” of people who have been vaccinated can still contract COVID-19.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and Travis County District Attorney’s Office said in a joint statement that they thoroughly investigated the allegation. “No crime occurred in this instance,” the two agencies said.

The speaker said Monday he was directing a House committee to establish an email hotline for staffers to submit reports or complaints of harassment in the workplace.

State lawmakers, staffers and other Capitol observers have denounced the alleged incident, with several House members declaring on social media that they were banning from their offices any lobbyist or lobby firm associated with the accusation.

House members filed nearly 240 proposed tweaks to the massive spending plan and spent hours taking votes on controversial issues ranging from Medicaid expansion to school vouchers.

House Bill 1927 would nix the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. Texans under current state law must generally be licensed to carry handguns, either openly or concealed.

The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who

The budget does not factor in over $35 billion in federal aid. Senators said they don’t yet know when that money will come in and what strings could be attached.