GOP-led states emboldened to roll back trans rights. Dems struggle with response
Republicans in statehouses are emboldened by GOP electoral successes to push a new wave of bills to restrict transgender ...
How Texas GOP activists are planning to take ‘spiritual jurisdiction' over Legislature
The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...
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Texas Democrats lose leadership roles in state House despite support for Speaker Dustin Burrows
Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
State of Texas: GOP threatens censure for members who backed Burrows
Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his ...
Relations between leaders of Texas Senate, House already off to rocky start
Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...
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Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker
A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer ...
Who's up and who's down: Where Texas politicians stand with Donald Trump as he takes office
From Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to Chip Roy and Dan Crenshaw, an inside look at how Texas politicians relate to President ...
Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right
Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers ...