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Special election set to replace Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell, who resigned for Pentagon post

The longtime state legislator, who announced in June 2025 he wasn’t seeking reelection, vacated the seat to serve as a U.S. assistant secretary of defense.

The Texas Tribune · May 19

What Texans need to know about Prop 16, the constitutional amendment on citizenship and voting

The proposed constitutional amendment would affirm that voters must be citizens, a requirement that’s already in state law.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2025

Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2025

Mexico “rejects” Texas’ proposal to allow state police to deport undocumented immigrants

Mexico said Texas’ Senate Bill 4 will violate the human rights of Mexican immigrants living in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said he plans to sign the proposal into law.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 15, 2023

Senate fast-tracks passage of vouchers and border security legislation

The Senate revved to life Thursday, holding committee hearings with little advance notice and advancing four bills that satisfy Abbott’s agenda.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 10, 2023

With time running out, Texas Senate punts on taking action on border bill

The Senate on Sunday afternoon failed to take action on a border security bill, leaving virtually no time to pass the bill before the special session ends on Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2023

Fighting between legislative leaders imperils Texas border security bills

The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker generally agree on building more border barriers and making illegal border crossings a state crime. But disagreements over strategy and personal animosity mean those measures face long odds this special legislative session.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2023

Texas Senate moves border bill that allows state police to arrest migrants at U.S.-Mexico border

Two immigration bills advanced in the Senate on Thursday evening. A bill that would increase the minimum sentence for smuggling migrants passed with bipartisan support and will head to the House.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 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

As Paxton allies press to avoid impeachment trial, House managers warn against “sham” proceeding

All eyes are on a secretive Senate committee that is drafting rules for an impeachment trial. Those rules are expected to be presented to the Texas Senate on Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16, 2023