Ex-Texas House Speaker Reflects on Tenure and Key Decisions
The five-term lawmaker who dropped his bid for a third term as speaker says he was right to impeach Ken Paxton and not twist arms on school vouchers.
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Texas House Republicans Decry Democratic Influence Under New Rules
Texas House Republicans express frustration over new rules granting Democrats significant influence in committees, despite the GOP majority.
Ending birthright citizenship is more complicated than it sounds
The order by President Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.
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.
Texas Legislature: Lone Star State's Unique Governance Explained
From biennial legislative sessions to pauper's wages for lawmakers, Texas is the nation's leading outlier when it comes to self-governance.
Texas speaker race: Will Democrats be the deciders if GOP can't unify?
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.
What if Texas House can't agree on a speaker before session starts?
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 Day' alerts appearing along Texas roads. What it means
Ozone Action Days are issued when ozone levels are expected to reach levels that are "unhealthy for sensitive groups" or higher.
Affidavit: Woman assaulted by Cedar Park cop called about disturbance
Cedar Park police officer Keco Motton sexually assaulted a woman after responding to her call for help for a domestic disturbance, an affidavit says.
Austin leaders underestimated ice storms leaving 156,000 without power
Austin Energy officials said the outages were complicated by falling tree limbs that made contact with power lines.
Francis Amsler: The Face of Scarbroughs and Austin Civic Leader
Francis Amsler, a longtime manager at Scarbroughs department store in Austin, was not only the face of the store but also deeply involved in civic projects, leaving a lasting legacy in the city.
Things to do in Austin on Monday, Sept. 2
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 …
Austin's Two Grackle Species Showcase Five Distinct Looks
Austin hosts two grackle species—common and great-tailed—displaying five distinct appearances: two male, two female, and juvenile forms, with insights on identification and behavior from experts.