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Texas Congressional Redistricting Map Passes Senate, Heads to Gov. Abbott’s Desk
One hurdle remains before the new Texas congressional map can become law after the Senate gave it final passage early Saturday morning, voting along party lines to send the plan to the governor. It took a couple of extra weeks and a second special session — the first having been killed by House Democrats’ two-week-long
Bill Expanding Ivermectin Access Taken Up in Texas House Public Health Committee
Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special session of the 89th Legislature just a little over a week ago, then expanded the agenda earlier this week to include allowing Texans to purchase Ivermectin over the counter. “Texans should have increased access to the benefits of Ivermectin,” Abbott wrote about the expanded second special session call
Lloyd Doggett to Not Run for Re-election if Texas Congressional Redistricting Succeeds
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37) announced that after serving in Congress for over 30 years, he will not seek re-election if the courts preserve the new district lines under the GOP’s mid-decade redistricted map. The press release hit inboxes on Thursday, after the Texas House successfully passed the Republican five-seat gain congressional redistricting map. House
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Announces Retirement After Five Terms
Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) will retire in 2026 after five terms representing House District (HD) 21 and a tumultuous four previous years at the speaker’s dais. Phelan posted on X a video of famed American actor and martial artist Chuck Norris reading his retirement announcement on Thursday afternoon. × This page requires
Texas House Passes Flood, Disaster Response Bills
The Texas House took up and passed a number of flood relief bills on Thursday, addressing camp safety, emergency response, and funding appropriations. The July 4 flooding that took the lives of more than 130 people, including many children from Camp Mystic, has left the Kerrville community grieving, with lawmakers hearing testimony from families and
State Rep. Stan Lambert Retires After Four Terms in Texas House
State Rep. Stan Lambert (R-Abilene) is closing the chapter on his time in the Texas House, after serving House District (HD) 71 since 2017. Lambert announced his retirement via a press release on Thursday morning, confirming that he would not be seeking re-election, but would finish out his current term and then hang up his
Congressman Chip Roy Launches Bid for Texas Attorney General
Conservative firebrand and U.S. House Freedom Caucus member Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) will run for Texas attorney general, the four-term legislator told The Texan. “It has been my honor to represent the 21st Congressional District of Texas — the best part of the best state in the greatest country in the history of the world.
Court to Hear Kemah Lawsuit Against Paxton Over Concealed Police Chief Complaints
Although the City of Kemah continues to defy the Texas Office of the Attorney General, several residents, and a state lawmaker over disclosure of documents related to an investigation into former Police Chief Holland Jones, on Monday a Travis County judge will hold a hearing on the city’s lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton over
Trump-Favored Five-Seat GOP Gain Redistricting Map Passes Texas House
The new Texas congressional map cleared the largest hurdle on Wednesday, passing the House in expedited fashion along party lines — putting the projected five-seat-gain map on track to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk by the end of the week. The final vote was 88 ayes — all Republicans including House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock), who
Grieving Camp Mystic Parents Testify on Flood Disaster Before Texas Senate Committee
State senators heard from grieving parents during the Texas Senate Disaster, Preparedness, and Flooding Committee hearing Wednesday, as many relayed their anguish and made calls for reform to safety standards. “I’d just like to say that it’s gonna be a little bit of a tough day,” Chairman Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) imparted to the other members
Federal Judge Halts Required Classroom Display of Ten Commandments Donated to Texas Public Schools
A federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking a recently-passed Texas law that requires public schools to display donated copies of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Senate Bill (SB) 10, which requires public schools to display copies of the King James Bible version of the Ten Commandments in classrooms if donated by an
Kerrville Proposes Eight Percent Disaster Recovery Tax Rate Increase
The City of Kerrville unanimously approved a resolution to publish a property tax rate that includes an 8 percent increase allowed by the Texas Tax Code for cities declared a disaster area. Kerrville suffered extensive damage as a result of the Guadalupe River flooding on July 4. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required
