Multi State Petition to Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
Paxton’s comment argues that the current registration system, which is based solely on self-attestation of citizenship, fails to protect voter rolls from illegal registrations.
Important Reminders About Early Voting
During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration.
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa Joins Race to Challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.
Federal Gov. Shut Down. What it Means for Texas.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
$675 Million Earmarked for Texas Projects as Congress Heads Toward shutdown
Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
“Bathroom Bill” Signed into Law After Decade of Failed Attempts
Senate Bill 8, which goes into effect on Dec. 4, restricts bathroom use in government buildings and schools to the sex assigned at birth.
Texas Skirted THC Ban
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.
Texas’ Congressional Districts Redrawn. See How Yours Changed.
The new maps will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs New Texas Congressional Map
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congressional map into law Friday, celebrating in a social media video that the state is “now more red in the United States Congress.”
Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores Switches Districts
Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.
Texas House Approves Bill Aimed to Limit City, County Property Taxes
Texas cities and counties have already had their budgets compressed by a variety of factors, including the state’s current property tax limits.
Texas House Approves GOP Congressional Map
Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Texas Lawmaker who Slept at Statehouse Files Lawsuit
The Fort Worth Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after refusing to be shadowed by state police, a requirement for lawmakers who had left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.
Rep. Nicole Collier Spends Night on Texas House Floor
The Fort Worth Democrat refused to sign a permission slip that allowed quorum-breaking lawmakers to leave the Capitol while being shadowed by a state trooper.
Will 13 Democrats be Expelled From the Texas House?
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor ask University of Houston law professor David Froomkin to help them break down the legal cases seeking to remove 13 Democrats from the Texas House.
AG Paxton Secures Victory Over “Beto Bribes”
“The Beto Bribe buyouts that were bankrolling the runaway Democrats have been officially stopped,” said Attorney General Paxton.
AG Paxton and Speaker Dustin Burrows Take Action to Enforce Arrest Warrants
When members abandoned the State and broke quorum, Texas House Speaker Burrows issued arrest warrants pursuant to his authority under Article III, Section 10 of the Texas Constitution.
AG Paxton Launches Investigation into Beto O’Rourke’s for Unlawfully Funding Runaway Democrats
The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.
Texas Supreme Court is Asked to expel House Leaders Who Left the State
At least 50 House Democrats have left the state to prevent the chamber from obtaining a quorum.