Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Top 25 Priority Bills For Texas Legislative Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session, emphasizing an ambitious...
Texas Senate Advances Voucher Bill Amid Cost Concerns
A Texas Senate committee has advanced a school voucher-style bill that would allow families to use public funds for private education, despite concerns over...
Hegar Highlights Priorities For Texas’ $194.6 Billion Budget
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has projected that the state will have $194.6 billion available for the 2026-27 biennium, including a $23.76 billion surplus. In...
Will School Choice Dominate Governor Abbott’s State Of State Address?
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that his 2025 State of the State address will take place on Sunday, February 2, at 5:00 PM CT....
Abbott’s Voucher Push Gains Momentum: $10,000 ESA Proposal In Senate
The Texas Senate unveiled a major proposal on Friday to create an education savings accounts (ESA) program, marking a significant effort to prioritize school...
House Adopts New Rules With Republican Chairs, Dem Vice Chairs
The Texas House on Thursday voted 116-23 to adopt new rules that will see all committees chaired by Republicans with Democratic vice chairs. The...
Abbott’s Voucher Push: $1 Billion For Education Savings Accounts
Governor Greg Abbott’s relentless push for school vouchers has led to a significant increase in funding for education savings accounts. The proposed budget has...
Proposed House Rules Would Not Allow Minority Party Chairs
The proposed rules for the Texas House this session would ban minority party members from chairing committees but would expand the powers of vice...
After Speaker Race, Anger Lingers Over Pro-Cook Pressure Campaign
The Texas GOP’s failed campaign to install Republican Rep. David Cook as the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has left some party...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Calls For Clarity In Abortion Law As Doctors Demand Clarity
Months after over 110 Texas OB-GYNs called for changes to the state's abortion ban, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has acknowledged the need to amend...
