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Texas Nuclear Power Workgroup Suggests New State Authority, Low-Interest Loans to Spur Development
A new report from a Public Utility Commission (PUC) workgroup made seven recommendations to the state to facilitate the growth of its nuclear power industry, including low-interest loans for capital costs. The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group’s 78-page report on the stagnation of nuclear power in the state makes multiple recommendations to kickstart expansion […]
Texas Supreme Court Issues Robert Roberson Opinion Concerning Separation of Powers
The case of death row inmate Robert Roberson, which received increased attention due to Texas lawmakers successfully delaying Roberson’s execution, has received another update — this time from the Texas Supreme Court. Different factions within the Texas House of Representatives have taken opposing sides on the issue, with a coalition of members including Reps. Joe […]
Chinese Land Ownership, Border Security, Gender Privacy: Legislative Filing Opens in Texas
Texas legislators and legislators-to-be set a new record on the first day of pre-filing Tuesday, filing 1,500 bills for the 2025 session. Among those filed, none of which are yet priorities in either chamber, are various border-related proposals, the revival of a high-profile social issue, and the much-discussed prohibition against hostile nations from purchasing Texas […]
Hurry Up and Wait: Texas House Speaker Race Gains Post-Election Steam
The phones are buzzing and speculation is mounting in the race for Texas House speaker. Almost as soon as the dust settled on the election last Tuesday did the angling behind the scenes accelerate, maneuvers that had partially paused as voters decided who would have a say in this backroom leadership fight. Republicans gained two […]
GOP Judicial Victories in Harris County Spurred by Business Community’s Massive $18 Million Push
The top Republican vote-getter in Harris County wasn’t anyone near the top of the GOP ticket last Tuesday. Instead, it was a black-robed candidate for an obscure but pivotal court named David Schenck. The three Republican candidates for the Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) — one-half of the state’s bifurcated court system alongside the Texas […]
School Choice, Other Education Bills Filed for Upcoming 2025 Legislative Session
Education will be a top priority for Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott heading into the 89th Legislative Session, with a number of important education-related bills submitted on the first day of filing. Topping the list is Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) and his “Texas Parental Empowerment Act of 2025.” House Bill (HB) 212 is […]
Democrat John Bryant Enters Texas House Speaker Race
A second Democratic candidate for Texas House speaker emerged Tuesday as state Rep. John Bryant (D-Dallas) filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission. Bryant is the most tenured freshman in the building as he returned to the Legislature in 2023 after a 40-year hiatus. He served five terms previously from 1974 to 1983. Bryant left […]
After the November election, the Texas Legislature has a new wave of pro-choice Democrats.
School choice may be coming to Texas now that the elections are closed and the seats have been counted, as a result of the election of a number of new state House members who support school choice on November 5. The governor has prioritized education over option. Greg Abbott over the past two decades. × […]
The Texas Medical Board Reaffirms the limitations of the rules and the physician’s obligations.
The Texas Medical Board ( TMB) reiterated its revisions to the state’s strict abortion-related laws, which allow for ectopic pregnancy care and do not require a doctor to wait until a mother’s life is in danger of “preparation.” The statement came after a battle that was rife with laws-related criticism, and the statement sought to […]
Gilberto Hinojosa, the head of the Texas Democratic Party, announces his resignation following a sour vote.
After a flood in the GOP and a contentious messaging exchange, Gilberto Hinojosa’s ouster as TDP chair was ultimately what they had been looking for. ” On Tuesday, the Democrat Party suffered troubling loses in Texas and all over the nation. Voters reaffirmed their desire for our leaders to talk to them about issues that […]
Rio Grande Valley House District is held by Republican Janie Lopez.
Janie Lopez (R-San Benito ), a state representative, was initially thought to be vulnerable in Tuesday’s election, but her 10-point victory over Democrat Jonathan Gracia put a powerful stamp on Republicans ‘ monumental night on the ballot. Lopez won House District ( HD ) 37 by 5, 576 votes and 10 points, substantially outperforming the […]
Rep. Caroline Harris-Davila Set to Maintain Williamson County Texas House Seat
Rep. Caroline Harris-Davila is projected to defeat Jennie Birkholz in the highly-contested race for House District (HD) 52, with 95 percent of the voting in. Harris-Davila led by 12.6 percent with 62,676 votes out of 111,413 total cast, according to Decision Desk HQ at the time of publication. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is […]
