Texas Democrats Become Kingmakers in Speaker Race
Texas House Democrats played a decisive role in electing Republican Dustin Burrows as speaker, despite GOP leaders' efforts to exclude them from the process.
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Texas House Democrats played a decisive role in electing Republican Dustin Burrows as speaker, despite GOP leaders' efforts to exclude them from the process.
From biennial legislative sessions to pauper's wages for lawmakers, Texas is the nation's leading outlier when it comes to self-governance.
Democrats have been opposed to state Rep. David Cook's bid to become House speaker. But now he might be offering some incentives to win their support.
The first day of any legislative session is steeped in tradition and heavy on decorum. But that could change if the speaker's race is not settled.
Ozone Action Days are issued when ozone levels are expected to reach levels that are "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or higher.
Cedar Park police officer Keco Motton sexually assaulted a woman after responding to her call for help for a domestic disturbance, an affidavit says.
Nightlife Treaty Oak Distilling's Labor Day Weekend Grill-out. What's special about summer's final weekend is that the Hill Country distillery will have Monday hours as well. Head to the sprawling …