Majority of Texans supporting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's push for school choice
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying his push for "school choice" - a measure which could fundamentally alter where and how millions of Texas students receive their education.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is intensifying his push for "school choice" - a measure which could fundamentally alter where and how millions of Texas students receive their education.
De-Escalation Training Act: New law looks to bridge gap between police, citizens
The new law authorizes $124 million in grant funding over 4 years for police training in de-escalation tactics. The goal is to reduce the number of officer-involved deaths and retain experienced police.
The new law authorizes $124 million in grant funding over 4 years for police training in de-escalation tactics. The goal is to reduce the number of officer-involved deaths and retain experienced police.
Senator John Cornyn talks border, debt ceiling, Ukraine and China
The Lone Star State's Senior U.S. Senator is shouldering what many see as the "Herculean" challenge of forging limited, bipartisan consensus as a means of easing the multifaceted border crisis plaguing Texas and the entire country.
The Lone Star State's Senior U.S. Senator is shouldering what many see as the "Herculean" challenge of forging limited, bipartisan consensus as a means of easing the multifaceted border crisis plaguing Texas and the entire country.
Supporters of school choice say state funding should 'follow the child'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to make a big push for "school choice" which would allow parents to opt for a private school or home school.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to make a big push for "school choice" which would allow parents to opt for a private school or home school.
Senator John Whitmire endorsed by Houston Police Officer’s Union for mayor
265 days out from the election and longtime State Senator John Whitmire has attracted the full backing of our city's rank and file cops.
265 days out from the election and longtime State Senator John Whitmire has attracted the full backing of our city's rank and file cops.
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw gives insight into White House briefing to Congress on unidentified objects shot down
Rep. Dan Crenshaw broke down some of the specifics of what Congress was told regarding the unidentified objects that were shot out of U.S. skies.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw broke down some of the specifics of what Congress was told regarding the unidentified objects that were shot out of U.S. skies.
The Issue Is: The case for casino gambling in Texas
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
Former Houston mayor warns against "demonizing" transgender Texans, drag shows
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker may not be in office but she's very much in the fight for equal representation.
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker may not be in office but she's very much in the fight for equal representation.
Former Houston mayor says city facing "fiscal cliff", blames Turner administration
While Annise Parker was in office as Houston's mayor she was respected by both progressives and conservatives for her strong grasp of financial issues. Now the former mayor sees funding problems ahead for Houston.
While Annise Parker was in office as Houston's mayor she was respected by both progressives and conservatives for her strong grasp of financial issues. Now the former mayor sees funding problems ahead for Houston.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should places where drag shows are held be classified as sexually oriented business?
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Bill filed in Texas House to withhold state funds from universities that teach critical race theory
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
Does Houston have enough firefighters to protect its residents?
Flames, floods, and gunfire. Over the past decade, America's fourth-largest city has been consistently plagued by each. And yet, fewer first responders are in place to react and rescue when crisis strikes.
Flames, floods, and gunfire. Over the past decade, America's fourth-largest city has been consistently plagued by each. And yet, fewer first responders are in place to react and rescue when crisis strikes.
Could fortunes be shifting for casino gambling in Texas?
The odds have never been better for Texans aching to see casino-style gambling gain a foothold in the Lone Star State.
The odds have never been better for Texans aching to see casino-style gambling gain a foothold in the Lone Star State.
In Texas’ first post-Roe legislative session, there’s a new political power dynamic on abortion
While Democrats and the far-right edge of the Republican Party remain focused on abortion, leaders in both chambers have not yet spent much time discussing the issue this session.
While Democrats and the far-right edge of the Republican Party remain focused on abortion, leaders in both chambers have not yet spent much time discussing the issue this session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas Senate Committee appointments
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments. Check out the full list, plus the priorities for the state's 88th Legislative Session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments. Check out the full list, plus the priorities for the state's 88th Legislative Session.
Texas: The Issue Is - Discussion about Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into his 3rd term
We know Texas has a record surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address, Gov. Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
We know Texas has a record surplus and a lot of the focus has been on property tax relief, but in his inaugural address, Gov. Greg Abbott gave a preview of what other priorities he has for this legislative session.
Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land in the state, part of what she and other Republicans have said will help stem foreign influence in Texas.
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from purchasing land in the state, part of what she and other Republicans have said will help stem foreign influence in Texas.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee discusses controversial bill to combat white supremacy hate crimes
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee was joined by local leaders announcing their support for H.R. 61
Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee was joined by local leaders announcing their support for H.R. 61
Texas: The Issue Is: State Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses $33 billion surplus
The state continues to figure out what to do with the gigantic $33 billion budget surplus. We sat down with the Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager to share his thoughts on the matter.
The state continues to figure out what to do with the gigantic $33 billion budget surplus. We sat down with the Chief Financial Officer of the Texas government, State Comptroller Glenn Hager to share his thoughts on the matter.