Texas House Speaker: What do they do?

What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?

Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.

Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?

With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.

Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race

There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.

Meet the new Texans in Congress

Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.

Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.

Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.

Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules

The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.

Texas lawmaker calls to cut UT System funding over program to cover tuition

A group of Republican lawmakers are questioning if funding for the University of Texas System should be cut after approving the expansion of a program to cover tuition and fees for qualifying students.

Houston mayor reacts to suspended Middle Street low-income housing project

Less than 48 hours after the forced resignation of the Houston Housing Authority's president, Mayor John Whitmire delivered "hard truth" at City Hall about the controversial low-income housing project.

Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level

The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public testimony on textbooks proposed by the Texas Education Agency.

Why Texas Latinos voted for Donald Trump | Texas: The Issue Is

Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.

Texas lawmakers file bills looking to make Daylight Saving Time year-round

Multiple bills and joint resolutions were filed by Texas lawmakers on Tuesday looking to make daylight saving time permanent year-round. Even if a bill is passed, it could be a long road to see the change.