Texas House Speaker signs arrest warrants for absent Democrats in bid to end chamber’s weekslong stalemate
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday evening signed civil arrest warrants for 52 House Democrats still missing from the state Capitol as he aimed to regain the quorum needed for the chamber to begin moving legislation during the second special session.
Judge signs order to block arrests of Democrats who refuse to return to Texas Capitol for special session
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
In July, more than 50 House Democrats left the state to block the passage of an elections bill they said would restrict voting access.
Texas House Democrats planning to stay in D.C. for 2nd special session
Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a second special session before the first one even ended, but Texas Democrats who fled the state said they aren’t budging.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a second special session before the first one even ended, but Texas Democrats who fled the state said they aren’t budging.
'I will never stop fighting,' Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee arrested during protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee was taken into police custody following a voting rights protest in Washington D.C.
New Abbott order looks to provide clarity on Texas COVID-19 response
GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.
GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.
Activists embark on voting rights march across Central Texas
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
Republican Jake Ellzey wins North Texas U.S. House seat over Trump-backed Susan Wright
Republican Jake Ellzey won a North Texas U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over Susan Wright, a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
Republican Jake Ellzey won a North Texas U.S. House seat on Tuesday night over Susan Wright, a rival backed by Donald Trump, dealing the former president a defeat in a test of his endorsement power since leaving office.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas National Guard to assist Texas DPS in making arrests related to border crisis
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
In a letter addressed to Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General of the Texas National Guard, Abbott said, “As Commander-in-Chief of the military forces of the State” under Article IV, Section 7, of the Texas Constitution, the governor can “call forth the militia to execute the laws of the State.”
Texas AG Ken Paxton gets endorsement from Donald Trump over George P. Bush
Former President Donald Trump has backed Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection, passing over primary challenger George P. Bush in bestowing the highly sought-after endorsement.
Former President Donald Trump has backed Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection, passing over primary challenger George P. Bush in bestowing the highly sought-after endorsement.
State Rep. Philip Cortez escapes Texas again to rejoin House Democrats in D.C.
Texas Democrats continue to draw a line in the sand, vowing to not return to the state until the special session ends.
Texas Democrats continue to draw a line in the sand, vowing to not return to the state until the special session ends.
Beto O'Rourke discusses continued efforts by Texas Democrats to stop proposed voting laws
Texas Democrats are entering their third week in Washington D.C., denying Republicans a quorum in the Texas House to continue the special session.
Texas Democrats are entering their third week in Washington D.C., denying Republicans a quorum in the Texas House to continue the special session.
1st Texas Democrat returns to Austin from Washington D.C.
At least one Texas Democrat returned to Austin from Washington D.C. to talk with Republicans about voting legislation that prompted Democrats to leave the state in the first place.
At least one Texas Democrat returned to Austin from Washington D.C. to talk with Republicans about voting legislation that prompted Democrats to leave the state in the first place.
COVID-19 outbreak forces breakaway Texas Democrats to change plans
A COVID-19 outbreak among the renegade Texas Democrats in D.C has jeopardized their chances of meeting with President Joe Biden on voting rights.
A COVID-19 outbreak among the renegade Texas Democrats in D.C has jeopardized their chances of meeting with President Joe Biden on voting rights.
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.
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.
ERCOT unveils plan to improve Texas power grid, regain public trust
ERCOT penned a lengthy statement to the public on how it will restore trust following widespread power outages during the February winter storm that now cost an estimated 210 lives and billions of dollars in overall damage across the state.
ERCOT penned a lengthy statement to the public on how it will restore trust following widespread power outages during the February winter storm that now cost an estimated 210 lives and billions of dollars in overall damage across the state.
Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt launches bid for Texas attorney general
Lee Merritt launched his campaign for attorney general Tuesday morning with an emphasis on the voting rights battle that prompted state House Democrats to flee the state Monday.
Lee Merritt launched his campaign for attorney general Tuesday morning with an emphasis on the voting rights battle that prompted state House Democrats to flee the state Monday.
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.
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.