Abby Rapoport
Articles by Abby Rapoport
Texas Schools Rally: Rainy Day Fund or Bust
11,000 parents, teachers and advocates stormed the Capitol Saturday to demand lawmakers spend the Rainy Day fund on education.
Rainy Day Bill: A $4.3 Billion Drop in the Bucket?
Even if the House elects to spend $4.3 billion from the Rainy Day fund, it would hardly fix the state budget woes.
Can the Democrats Win If They Won’t Play?
The House Democratic caucus has been big on blaming Republicans for state woes. But why not showcase their own solutions?
Good News for Social Conservatives, Bad News for Fiscal Ones
While House Republicans initially passed a stringent sonogram bill, GOP leaders have softened their stance on the budget
House Democrats Delay Sonogram Bill (and the Inevitable)
A technicality sent the controversial bill back to committee—and the committee sent it right back to the floor
Coalition Tests the Ways and Means of Closing Tax Loophole
Texas Forward coalition tries to shut down 15-year-old tax loophole.
Pitts on His Rainy Day Bill:
House Appropriations chair explains why he is pushing to spend part of the Rainy Day fund—and just how dire things are.