Republicans eye dueling budget votes next week as Mike Johnson faces pressure to act
A new analysis found that Trump's tax agenda could add at least $5 trillion to the national debt, with Republicans facing ...
Who represents me in the Texas Legislature?
The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is ...
The 3 biggest powers in the Texas Legislature: The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker
Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.
Senate GOP prepares to move on two-step budget package
Senate Republicans expect to mark up their budget resolution as soon as next week, as the House GOP struggles over its ...
Virginia’s legislative session hits halftime, teeing up clash with Youngkin
The Democratic-led Virginia statehouse shepherded a slew of bills this week previously vetoed by Republican Gov.
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County preps for Austin excursion
Local county and city officials, area businessman, and a contingent of interested countywide residents will drive to Austin ...
Democrats confront limits of their power in bid to stop Trump and Musk
Democrats are fighting to energize their party's growing resistance to President Trump and his chief lieutenant, Elon Musk ...
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Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature
The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.
Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief
The governor’s speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.
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Bill filed after bail bond reform named priority for Texas Legislature
Bail bond reform was named one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items for the 2025 legislative session, which he announced on Sunday at the State of the State Address.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Throughout his 10 years as governor, Abbott has experienced highs and lows in getting his agenda passed. Now, after a 2024 ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address at 5 p.m. outlining legislative priorities. Watch live on ...