Here's how Texas House Democrats became the kingmakers in the race for speaker
Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House.
Billionaires give to Texas Democrats, too, but not as much and without the GOP’s results
Texas has some of the most lenient ethics laws in the country. Donors can give unlimited amounts to candidates, and Patrick’s handling of the absurd Paxton impeachment trial on bribery charges proves that the Legislature cannot restrain itself when it comes to money.
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
El Paso native runs for Texas Democratic Party chair amid party's recent election setbacks
Delia Parker-Mims is among a handful of Texas Democrats looking to lead the state party after a slate of electoral setbacks in November.
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Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
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Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to Texas’ juvenile justice board
Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.
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These two Texas Democrats voted with House Republicans to pass transgender athletes ban
Texas Democratic Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar both sided with the Republican majority, and North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis voted "present."
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Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Burrows to House speaker
When Democratic lawmakers cast their votes for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, the vast majority of them saw a clear choice between two Republicans.
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Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
New Dem chair sets out a plan for a party with a straight-forward purpose: winning
Bexar County's new Democratic Party chair, Michelle Lowe Solis, sees her job as part fundraiser, part unifier.
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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Texas House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as speaker
Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually long and unusually public mudfight for the role.