Texas state lawmakers return to the business of governing
Hobbled by pandemic, but highlighted by the election of a new House Speaker, Texas lawmakers gathered in regular session at the State Capitol in Austin for the 87th time.
Day 1 Texas Legislature - Senate
Governor Abbott's speech to members of the Texas Senate on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Texas 87th Legislature Day 1 House of Representatives
Nomination speeches for Dade Phelan for Speaker of the Texas House
In 2021, white men are still overrepresented in the Texas Legislature
In the Texas Tribune's demographic analysis, the Texas Legislature remains mostly white and male in 2021. When the 87th legislative session begins, 3 of every 5 lawmakers in the state House and Senate will be white, although white Texans make up just 41% of the state's population.
COVID-19 has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget
The coronavirus pandemic has created a nearly $1 billion deficit in the Texas state budget. The forecast by state officials is brighter than bleak projections last summer.
Rep. Al Green co-leading effort to impeach President Trump
US Rep. Al Green is co-leading the effort to remove President Donald Trump from office through a lightning-quick impeachment process.
Houston-area lawmakers, Texas politicians react to unrest at U.S. Capitol
"Stop the bullsh*t right now." - Rep. Dan Crenshaw
Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers
The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.
Matthew McConaughey won't rule out running for Texas governor
During an interview on broadcast journalist and law professor Hugh Hewitt's podcast, McConaughey said that a potential run "wouldn't be up to me."
Texas women part of “Rainbow Wave” elected to office
State Representative Elect Ann Johnson is now one of six out members of the Texas State Legislature. Nationally, 100 out of 155 state legislative candidates endorsed by Victory Fund won races this week.
Texas remains a red state despite much anticipated blue wave
With Democrats failing to flip control of the Texas House and rolling snake-eyes on multiple bids to capture Republican-held Congressional districts, Representative Lizzie Fletcher's successful defense of her CD-7 seat in West Houston was a rare bright spot for "Team Blue"
Republican Troy Nehls defeats Sri Preston Kulkarni in Texas 22 race
Republican Troy Nehls defeated Democratic opponent Sri Preston Kulkarni in the race for Rep. Pete Olson’s seat for U.S. House Texas-22. Here are live results of the race.
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher wins reelection after defeating Wesley Hunt in TX-7
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher will continue representing Texas' 7th Congressional District after defeating Republican challenger Wesley Hunt. Here are live results of the race.
Sen. John Cornyn defeats MJ Hegar to win fourth-term in U.S. Senate
Republican Senator John Cornyn's term is up for re-election this year. Democratic candidate MJ Hegar is challenging him in the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. Here are live results on the race.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw defeats Sima Ladjevardian in Texas District 2
First-term Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw has won the re-election. He defeated Democratic candidate Sima Ladjevardian in the race for U.S. House Texas-2. Here are live results of the race.
2020 Texas State Election Results
Get the latest election results for state offices in Texas.
Drive-thru voting locations limited to Toyota Center on Election Day for Harris County
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins announced Monday night that the Toyota Center would be the only place for drive-thru voting on Election Day.
Texas' factory of conservative legislation may be at risk
Win or lose in Texas on Tuesday, Republicans will still run plenty of America’s state capitols.
Texas state legislative elections key to redistricting power
“There is no exaggeration here, the Texas state House is the key to future power in America. It’s the crown jewel of redistricting,” said Vicky Hausman, co-founder of Forward Majority, a Democratic organization that is targeting key Republican-led legislatures in the Nov. 3 elections.
Record early voting reported in Harris Co., Texas
Texans have cast 9,033,154 early votes as of Thursday. In 2016, overall turnout was 8,969,226. In Harris County, it's a similar story.