Texas Lt. Gov. Pushes For Ten Commandments Display In Schools Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick seeks to require Ten Commandments display in schools, sparking debate on religious freedom and constitutional rights. Top News · Jun 22, 2024
Texas Republican vows to pass bill on Ten Commandments in public schools Dan Patrick pledges to emulate Louisiana with bill that would force public schools to display Ten Commandments The Guardian - US · Jun 21, 2024
Majority of incoming Texas House Republicans calls for end to Democratic committee chairs, narrowing path for Phelan House Speaker Dade Phelan has stuck to the tradition of appointing chairs from the opposing party, drawing fierce pushback from the GOP’s right wing. The Texas Tribune · May 31, 2024
Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOP’s warring factions, setting stage for power struggle Neither of the Texas GOP’s dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife. The Texas Tribune · May 30, 2024
Charles Barkley Rips TNT Management For Non-Existent Communication Regarding NBA Future Charles Barkley on TNT bosses: “They’ve done a really s---y job of keeping us abreast. Sports Illustrated · May 30, 2024
Speaker Phelan Survives Texas House Demolition But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents. Texas Observer · May 29, 2024
Texas GOP calls for spiritual warfare “This is not religious liberty — it’s Christian dominance," conservative Christian critic warns Salon · May 28, 2024
At Texas GOP convention, Republicans call for spiritual warfare At the three-day convention, delegates moved the needle further to the right, preaching Christian nationalism and approving rules that would give them unprecedented control of elections. The Texas Tribune · May 28, 2024
It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching. Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election. The Texas Tribune · May 28, 2024
Texas GOP convention kicks off with party leaders attacking Speaker Dade Phelan Phelan’s foe Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urged Republicans to stop giving Democrats a say in the speaker election. The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2024
Furious Charles Barkley Rips Into Warner 'Clowns,' Says They've 'Screwed Up' NBA Renewal Negotiations 'So Badly' The 'Inside the NBA' star says he's talking with Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson about continuing the TNT show under his own production banner Broadcasting & Cable · May 23, 2024
Texas Republicans were at Trump’s side as his defense rested in hush money trial Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Reps. Troy Nehls and Ronny Jackson flew to New York to attend final testimony. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited earlier in the trial. The Texas Tribune · May 21, 2024
Dade Phelan, House incumbents receive major fundraising boost from casino magnate Incumbents saw key support from the business community, while hardline conservatives like Tim Dunn also spent heavily. The Texas Tribune · May 21, 2024
Texas’ Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right Phelan’s primary has emerged as a last stand for the Republican Party’s business-minded establishment against an insurgency primarily motivated by social and cultural issues. The Texas Tribune · May 21, 2024
The Texas Tribune · May 14, 2024 Texas leaders zero in on exploding hemp market Thousands of hemp dispensaries have sprung up in Texas in the years since consumable hemp became legal.
The Texas Tribune · May 9, 2024 GOP leaders snubbed Katrina Pierson in her House primary. Now they need her to pass school vouchers. Ahead of the primary, Pierson lacked endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, former President Donald Trump, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, each of whom backed pro-voucher challengers in a number of other House contests.
The Texas Tribune · May 8, 2024 Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session The Beaumont Republican issued his interim charges even as it remains unclear whether he’ll be reelected.
The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2024 Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 24, 2024 North Texas Senate runoff creates strange bedfellows, divides usual allies within GOP The battle to succeed retiring state Sen. Drew Springer has come down to a May 28 runoff between Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 16, 2024 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new cement plant permits until 2025 Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 12, 2024 Far-right activist Jonathan Stickland starts new group, months after white supremacist scandal The former lawmaker registered “RaTmasTeR Holdings” along with Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi. The name is a nod to Stickland’s alias as an infamous internet troll.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2024 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists housing affordability, fighting antisemitism on campus among 2025 priorities Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 4, 2024 Former Texas House speaker says GOP megadonor Tim Dunn told him only Christians should hold leadership positions Straus, who is Jewish, publicly confirmed the conversation for the first time Thursday. It had previously been reported by Texas Monthly.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2024 DJ Burns offered a definitive answer to a possible football career after he’s done at NC State NFL scouts have been intrigued with the NC State big man.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 1, 2024 House Speaker Dade Phelan’s immigration record central in bid to oust him The Beaumont Republican’s foes are trying to paint him as soft on the border, even after last year’s passage of far-reaching laws and record border funding.