Texas School Districts Slam the Senate’s School Finance Plan
“It’s like your house being on fire, and the fire department showing up with a 12 ounce cup of water.”
Dan Patrick
Loon Star State: ‘Demolition Man’
The governor and his wrecking crew are coming for public schools.
Speaker Phelan Survives Texas House Demolition
But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents.
A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators
The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.
Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?
After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.
Texas GOP Rejects Ban on Association with Nazis
It’s the latest instance of the state party’s right-wing officialdom embracing extremism, and vengeance, above all else.
Dan Patrick: Judge, Jury, Executioner?
The long arm of the lieutenant governor reached far into the Paxton impeachment saga.
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Abbott Fails on Vouchers. Again.
The governor's promise to call a fourth legislative session is expected to yield a similar result.
Paxton, Acquitted
The Senate sided with the Attorney General on every charge. While the historic impeachment trial has ended, there’s plenty more to come.
The Rise of Ma and Pa Paxton?
If history repeats itself, the attorney general's wife could prosper even if he goes down in an impeachment trial.