89th Legislative Session

Texas Democrats Make Waves Nationwide with Bold Walkout, Face Backlash at Home

Texas Democrats Make Waves Nationwide with Bold Walkout, Face Backlash at Home

When Texas House Democrats walked out over the Republican congressional map, they returned to a warm welcome from supporters. However, ... Read more

Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin

Texas House Panel Revisits Controversial ‘Bathroom Bill’ After Eight Years: Tensions Rise as Key Hearings Begin

Tensions ran high at the Texas Capitol last Friday during a heated public hearing about a new bill that would ... Read more

Rep. Nicole Collier Stays Overnight on Texas House Floor, Defies Police Escort to Make a Stand

Rep. Nicole Collier Stays Overnight on Texas House Floor, Defies Police Escort to Make a Stand

Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat from Fort Worth, made headlines recently for refusing a police escort mandated by Texas Republican ... Read more

Abbott Invokes Second Special Session as Democrats Remain Absent: What It Means for Texas Politics

Abbott Invokes Second Special Session as Democrats Remain Absent: What It Means for Texas Politics

On Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new special session of the legislature, just hours after the first one ... Read more