Texas Republicans want to block cities' gun buyback programs Much of the debate focused on the tense relationship between cities and the Texas Legislature. The bill is head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The Texas Tribune · May 26, 2025
Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting resolution to their cases. The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025
After Hurricane Beryl, Texas lawmakers push for generators at senior living facilities After failed attempts in 2021 and 2023, southeast Texas lawmakers have filed bills to require generators in nursing homes and assisted living centers. The Texas Tribune · Feb 3, 2025
Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz With stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base. The Texas Tribune · Oct 30, 2024
Texas Sens. Charles Schwertner, Borris Miles silent after new accusations of sexual harassment in report A Texas Monthly article revealed fresh allegations of sexual harassment against two senators with a history of scandals. The Texas Tribune · Jul 12, 2024
Texas lawmakers again try to prohibit private businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccines A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced such a measure. The debate centered largely around the safety of the vaccine and whether doctors’ offices and health care facilities should be exempt. The Texas Tribune · Oct 10, 2023
Analysis: The 2023 Texas Senate, from right to left Here’s a look at Senate members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2023 regular session. The Texas Tribune · Jun 21, 2023
Will Texas’ efforts to dismantle DEI risk NCAA compliance for college sports? Would college sports be impacted by a Texas Senate proposal to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education? Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023
GOPer accused of intern "relationship" Bryan Slaton allegedly told her to not speak with anyone about boozy visit to his condo Salon · Apr 11, 2023
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Faces A Reckoning Texans are calling out the Texas Commission For Environmental Quality for failing to address environmental injustices throughout the state. Texas Observer · Jun 29, 2022