How to watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2025 State of the State address
Abbott’s one-hour address will begin at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast to potentially more than 25 million Texans.
I study democracy. It's declining in Texas. | Opinion
Concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide — but Texas is already decidedly less democratic ...
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 ...
Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
I study democracy worldwide − here’s how Texas is eroding human rights, free expression and civil liberties
A healthy democracy has free and fair elections, robust civil liberties, multiparty competition and minimal corruption. Does ...
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Bill to detain undocumented immigrants accused of even minor crimes passes with some Texas Democratic help
The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s ...
With Democrats barred as committee chairs, Texas House is looking more like Congress
Democrats will serve as House committee vice chairs, which some lawmakers said harks back to the Texas tradition of power ...
Texas legislative detente? Here's why Dan Patrick, Dustin Burrows say they'll work together
The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.
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Texas Democrats outline priorities for new legislative session
Members of the Texas Democratic Party say there are several things they want to accomplish for the state in 2025. The new session of the Texas legislature starts on Tuesday. Republicans have a ...