Republican priority bills fail as tensions persist between Texas House and Senate
A failure to compromise on school choice, border security and, for now, property taxes all but assures the governor will call lawmakers back for a special legislative session.
Gov. Greg Abbott can pick a fill-in attorney general. He’s so far been silent on impeachment.
Abbott himself is a former attorney general, preceding Paxton in the position. The governor has built deep connections in the conservative legal world and is known to lean on former aides for high-profile appointments.
All eyes on Sen. Angela Paxton as Texas Senate takes up her husband’s removal
Ken Paxton helped elect his wife, Angela, to the state Senate. That chamber will now consider whether to remove him from the attorney general’s office. She has not said whether she will recuse herself.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office releases report claiming 'no violations'
Following the Texas House formally impeaching him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Office released a report it says "refutes incorrect testimony."
Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial
In a stunning and unprecedented rebuke, the Texas House impeached the state’s top attorney. The Republican has been mired in scandals and criminal investigations for most of his tenure.
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s long-running scandals and legal battles
Less than a year into his first term, Paxton was charged with felony securities fraud. The Justice Department is investigating bribery allegations against him as a Texas House committee conducts its own probe into his behavior.
Texas AG Ken Paxton speaks on impeachment efforts, calls it 'deceitful impeachment attempt'
After a Republican-led House committee made known their efforts to impeach him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton held a press conference to comment on the actions he calls 'deceitful'.
Effort to impeach Ken Paxton, led by fellow Republicans, sets off political earthquake in Texas
Republicans have chosen to remain largely silent during years of alleged misconduct and lawbreaking by the attorney general. Now they will have to take a public stand.
Harris County suing State of Texas over election bills
Harris County will be filing suit against the state of Texas regarding to Senate Bills that target the county.
What have Texas lawmakers done since the Uvalde elementary school mass shooting?
While Texas public schools are getting additional dollars to "harden" campuses against an attack, lawmakers have done nothing to keep guns away from those intent massacres.
Major issues remain unresolved as Texas legislative session winds down
Still on the table are the power grid, property tax relief, school funding, and the budget. With all that "heavy lifting" still to do a great deal of lesser legislation has been left to die.
New bill to ensure Texas has a free market for electric vehicle (EV) charging
Charge Ahead Partnership praised Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott for the success of Senate Bill 1002.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw advocates military strike, calling cartels 'clear and present' threat
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) a decorated Navy SEAL officer who has represented Texas' 2nd district since 2019, explained how he's leading a special house task force focused on countering Mexico's drug cartels.
Texas legislature: House advances bill after removing drag reference, would ban 'lewd' acts in front of minors
Texas SB 12 aims to protect minors by prohibiting sexually oriented performances in their presence. Initially, the bill was intended to ban drag shows, but it was found to be unconstitutional to do so.
Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending
The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.
Texas legislature to exclude Transgender Women in college athletic teams
The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol.
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join
Senate Bill 15 would allow people to sue colleges or universities they believe violate a prohibition on trans athletes’ sports participation.
New voucher bill hurts teachers more than helping, according to Texas State Teachers Association
"A record, $33 billion budget surplus gave lawmakers a golden opportunity to give Texas teachers, whose average salaries now trail the national average by more than $7,700, the kind of substantial pay raises they deserve and need", says Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina.
Texas: The Issue Is - Lifting of Title 42 intensifies concerns on border crisis
As thousands of the "uninvited" push across the Southern border into Texas, outrage aimed at the President over lifting the Title 42 restraint has been continual and ferocious.
Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.