As heat turns up in Texas Legislature, here's how a senior Houston lawmaker keeps the House cool By John C. Moritz , Austin American-Statesman Updated May 19, 2025 11:53 a.m.

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A trio of Texas Senate bail reform measures authored by state Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) advanced in the House on Monday. Two of the measures — Senate Bill 9 and Senate Joint Resolution 5 ...

HOUSTON — State Representative Gene Wu, D-Houston, is the new leader of Texas House Democrats. And as lawmakers prepare for the 89th Legislative Session that begins January 14, the Houston ...