Texas Politics

State Sen. Brandon Creighton Poised to Become Lone Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor Position

State Sen. Brandon Creighton Poised to Become Lone Finalist for Texas Tech Chancellor Position

State Senator Brandon Creighton is on the verge of becoming the next chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. He’s ... Read more

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 Senate Approves New Congressional Map: Lawsuit Challenges Its Legitimacy

Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map: Lawsuit Challenges Its Legitimacy

Texas has stirred up controversy with its recent congressional map, which many believe unfairly favors Republicans. This new map comes ... 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

Doggett Declines Re-election Bid if New District is Approved, Opening Door for Casar’s Opportunity

Doggett Declines Re-election Bid if New District is Approved, Opening Door for Casar’s Opportunity

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a longtime representative of Austin, announced he won’t seek reelection if a new Republican-drawn map takes effect ... Read more

From Ally to Adversary: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General

From Ally to Adversary: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy Announces Bid for Texas Attorney General

U.S. Representative Chip Roy from Austin has announced his candidacy for Texas attorney general, entering a competitive Republican primary to ... Read more

Texas House Approves GOP Redistricting Plan After Intense Standoff: What It Means for You

Texas House Approves GOP Redistricting Plan After Intense Standoff: What It Means for You

The Texas House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 4, which aims to redraw the state’s congressional maps. This proposal ... Read more

Heartbreaking Testimony: Grieving Parents Highlight Texas Camp Failures at Capitol Hearing After Losing Their Daughter

Heartbreaking Testimony: Grieving Parents Highlight Texas Camp Failures at Capitol Hearing After Losing Their Daughter

Texas Lawmakers Address Camp Safety After Tragic Flooding This past summer, a heartbreaking flooding incident claimed the lives of 27 ... Read more

Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools Blocked by Federal Judge: What This Means for Education

Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments Display in Schools Blocked by Federal Judge: What This Means for Education

A federal court in Texas recently blocked a new law that aimed to require public schools to display the Ten ... 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