After a nearly six-week exodus over GOP voting bill, enough Democrats return to Texas House to resume work
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
Democrat Reps. Garnet Coleman, Armando Walle and Ana Hernandez were the latest to rejoin the House on Thursday, narrowly clinching a quorum.
Governor Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated
In a video posted to Twitter, Abbott promised to stay engaged at the Capitol and at the legislature, as his body fights off the virus.
In a video posted to Twitter, Abbott promised to stay engaged at the Capitol and at the legislature, as his body fights off the virus.
Abbott sets special election for proposed constitutional amendments
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
Governor Abbott has set November 2, 2021, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
'It's about control,' FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits, penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
Houston senator ends historic 15-hour Voting Rights' filibuster
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Senator Carol Alvarado read a message from one of her constituents as she held a marathon filibuster. The Houston Democrat was on the Senate floor for 15 hours trying to block a Voting Rights' bill, but the measure passed.
Supreme Court halts Harris Co. Judge's order protecting Dems from arrest warrants
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on his Twitter that the Supreme Court halted Harris Co. judges' order to block the arrest of more than 40 Democrats
Texas senator ends 15-hour filibuster, voting bill passes
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
After a long 15 hours, Texas Senator Carol Alvarado ends her filibuster Thursday morning of a voting rights bill, which passed the senate vote moments later.
Texas House Speaker signs arrest warrants for absent Democrats in bid to end chamber’s weekslong stalemate
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas Supreme Court allows for arrest of Democrats who don't show up to Legislature
The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don't show up for the second special legislative session.
The Texas Supreme Court voided a lower court ruling that blocked the arrests of the Democrats who don't show up for the second special legislative session.
Judge temporarily blocks arrests of House Democrats who don't return to state for second special session
A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked the arrests of House Democrats who don’t return to the state for a second special session that began Saturday.
A Travis County judge has temporarily blocked the arrests of House Democrats who don’t return to the state for a second special session that began Saturday.
Judge signs order to block arrests of Democrats who refuse to return to Texas Capitol for special session
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
Second special legislative session to pass GOP voting bill convenes without a quorum in the Texas House
Both chambers convened at noon for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott after the first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
Both chambers convened at noon for a second overtime round ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott after the first 30-day stretch ended in an impasse after House Democrats left the state to block a controversial GOP elections bill.
Governor Greg Abbott calls second Special Session, Dems still in D.C.
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation
Many items on the agenda for this second special session carry over from the session that just ended, including the controversial election legislation
Family of pregnant woman murdered sues Harris County for releasing suspect out on bond
The family of a pregnant woman murdered two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Harris County for allowing the suspect out on bond.
The family of a pregnant woman murdered two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Harris County for allowing the suspect out on bond.
Texas lawmakers among those urging SCOTUS to overturn Roe v Wade
22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.
22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.
'I will never stop fighting,' Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee arrested during protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
Voters with disabilities weigh in on voting legislation
Voters with disabilities say proposed voting legislation will make casting a ballot harder for those with physical and mental challenges.
Voters with disabilities say proposed voting legislation will make casting a ballot harder for those with physical and mental challenges.
Selma-style march being planned in an effort to support Texas Democrats
A three-day march in Texas is being planned in hopes to move the voting protection bills in Congress that currently are stalled in the Senate.
A three-day march in Texas is being planned in hopes to move the voting protection bills in Congress that currently are stalled in the Senate.
At least 2 Democratic lawmakers return to Texas after more than a week in Washington D.C.
At least 2 Texas Democratic lawmakers have returned to the state after spending more than a week in Washington D.C. protesting proposed voting laws.
At least 2 Texas Democratic lawmakers have returned to the state after spending more than a week in Washington D.C. protesting proposed voting laws.
Sixth Texas Democrat in Washington, D.C., tests positive for COVID-19
The Texas House Democratic Caucus, which has said it plans to not identify lawmakers who test positive, has started additional precautionary measures, such as providing daily rapid tests.
The Texas House Democratic Caucus, which has said it plans to not identify lawmakers who test positive, has started additional precautionary measures, such as providing daily rapid tests.