Jovanka Palacios
Jovanka Palacios, a Mexican-American Politics Reporter and Managing Editor at RA's Gun Violence Watch, unveils the Capitol's inner workings. Focused on Public Education and Gun Policies, she passionately advocates for informed dialogue, delivering concise, impactful insights into the intricate political landscape.
Gov. Abbott Calls For A Second Session After The First Led Nowhere
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for a second special session in Texas to address the pressing issue of property tax cuts. The focus...
New PAC Looks To Pressure School Vouchers In 2024
Much of the fight over school vouchers in Texas is taking place off the legislative floor through pressure from political action committees. A new...
ERCOT Is Protected From Civil Lawsuits, Texas Supreme Court Ruling Said
The Supreme Court has ruled that ERCOT, the operator of the Texas electric grid, is protected by sovereign immunity, shielding it from civil lawsuits...
Heatwave Havoc: Texas Senate & Gov. Abbott Fail To Address Dire Prison Conditions
On Friday, Rep. Terry Canales strongly criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for his inaction regarding the dire conditions in Texas prisons, which have been plagued...
Have Abbott And Phelan Forged An Unlikely Partnership For Special Sessions?
The debate on school vouchers heats up in Texas! Governor Abbott remains committed to his push for vouchers, while Speaker Phelan forms a committee...
Gov. Abbott Sparks Tensions With Lt. Gov. Patrick As He Plays Favorites In Bill...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the Texas Senate find themselves on the brink of a tumultuous Sunday as Gov. Greg Abbott's looming veto threat...
Who Will Pay The Price For School Funding?
Education experts alarmed by proposed tax cuts; potential long-term consequences for school funding and sustainability. Advocates warn of increased reliance on state funding, exacerbating...
Tony Buzbee’s Wild Journey: Controversial Campaigns To Impeachment Drama
Houston defense attorney Tony Buzbee has joined the defense team for Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial. This high-profile trial just got...
Oil Billionaires Ride To Rescue Impeached AG Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may be impeached, but he has friends in high places. Like, Spindletop high. The two oil billionaires funding Texas’s...
Education Bill “Amplifies” State Power, Threatens Teacher Autonomy
A proposal currently making its way through the Texas House and Senate could transform the state’s educational landscape by giving more control to the...
