Texas Republicans say Democratic quorum break could hurt public safety
More than 50 Texas House Democrats who left the state to stop elections law changes say they aren't coming back until the special legislative session is over. Republicans are now saying the protest is holding up bond reform legislation.
More than 50 Texas House Democrats who left the state to stop elections law changes say they aren't coming back until the special legislative session is over. Republicans are now saying the protest is holding up bond reform legislation.
Donations pour in for Texas Democrats breaking quorum to kill GOP voting bills
The standoff hit day four on Thursday, with Texas Democrats vowing not to leave D.C. despite House Speaker Phelan offering to send a plane to pick up the lawmakers this weekend.
The standoff hit day four on Thursday, with Texas Democrats vowing not to leave D.C. despite House Speaker Phelan offering to send a plane to pick up the lawmakers this weekend.
Texas faith leaders rally in Austin to support Democratic lawmakers who remain in D.C.
A large group of faith leaders from Friendship West Baptist Church left Dallas Thursday morning headed to the state capitol to rally for voting rights and to show their support for the Democrats who are in Washington.
A large group of faith leaders from Friendship West Baptist Church left Dallas Thursday morning headed to the state capitol to rally for voting rights and to show their support for the Democrats who are in Washington.
Texas Democratic lawmakers remain in DC to block GOP voting bills
It's the third day of the Democrats’ dramatic escape from Austin, in what Texas Republicans would call a desertion.
It's the third day of the Democrats’ dramatic escape from Austin, in what Texas Republicans would call a desertion.
Abbott threatens to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block GOP voting bills
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest the House Democrats if they do not show up to vote on a Republican election bill. But it may be weeks before that happens. They are prepared to stay in Washington D.C. until the special session ends.
Texas police reform bill signed into law by Gov. Abbott
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
The legislation becoming law in Texas improves police training, makes some police practices illegal and increases hiring transparency.
Controversial transgender sports bills could finally pass into law in Texas special session
The controversial bills targeting transgender athletes would require transgender student-athletes K-12 to compete in sports corresponding to their gender assigned at birth.
The controversial bills targeting transgender athletes would require transgender student-athletes K-12 to compete in sports corresponding to their gender assigned at birth.
Texas House Democrats leave state in effort to block passage of GOP voting bill
Democrats in the Texas House are headed to Washington D.C. to break quorum and prevent passage of a controversial GOP voting bill in the Texas Legislature.
Democrats in the Texas House are headed to Washington D.C. to break quorum and prevent passage of a controversial GOP voting bill in the Texas Legislature.
Domestic violence bill named for North Texas teen advances during special session
The Texas Senate will take up a bill that if it becomes law would require public middle and high school students learn about dating violence.
The Texas Senate will take up a bill that if it becomes law would require public middle and high school students learn about dating violence.
Texas House and Senate committees advance controversial voting legislation
Republican majority committees in both chambers advanced divisive voting bills Sunday. The vote came in after public hearings Saturday that went into the early morning hours.
Republican majority committees in both chambers advanced divisive voting bills Sunday. The vote came in after public hearings Saturday that went into the early morning hours.
Texas Legislature hears public comment Saturday over proposed voting bills
Members of the Texas Legislature were back examining voting laws during the special session Saturday.
Members of the Texas Legislature were back examining voting laws during the special session Saturday.
Voting bill the focus of Day 2 of Texas Legislature special session
Democratic state senators said they have what amounts to "compromise legislation" for changes to Texas voting laws.
Democratic state senators said they have what amounts to "compromise legislation" for changes to Texas voting laws.
Texas Legislature special session officially underway
The special session is a last-ditch effort to get items that are important to the governor passed.
The special session is a last-ditch effort to get items that are important to the governor passed.
Gov. Abbott revives GOP's thwarted new voting laws in special session
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the agenda for the special legislative session, which starts Thursday. Among the topics to be addressed: border security, social media censorship, critical race theory and election reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the agenda for the special legislative session, which starts Thursday. Among the topics to be addressed: border security, social media censorship, critical race theory and election reform.
Texas State Senator Jane Nelson announces she will not seek re-election in 2022
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
Long-time State Senator Jane Nelson, of Flower Mound, will not run for re-election in 2022.
After SCOTUS upholds Arizona voting rules, voting bill likely to top Texas' special session agenda
Governor Greg Abbott hasn’t announced the agenda of the special session yet, but a Supreme Court ruling over voting laws in Arizona may provide an even bigger reason to revisit a failed voting bill.
Governor Greg Abbott hasn’t announced the agenda of the special session yet, but a Supreme Court ruling over voting laws in Arizona may provide an even bigger reason to revisit a failed voting bill.
Child advocacy groups closely watching agenda for upcoming Texas special session
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Child advocacy groups say they made some headway on childcare and healthcare for families during the 2021 legislative session. Now, they’re looking ahead to the special session and beyond with a lot of unknowns.
Dallas State Rep. John Turner won't seek reelection to Texas House
Turner has represented House District 114 since 2019 after he flipped the previously GOP-held seat during the 2018 elections.
Turner has represented House District 114 since 2019 after he flipped the previously GOP-held seat during the 2018 elections.
Democrats sue Texas governor over vetoing pay after walkout
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
Going straight to the Texas Supreme Court, Democrats called the veto an unconstitutional power grab.
2021 Texas Legislature special session to start July 8
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the special session will begin July 8, with the topics to be announced at a later date.