Democratic leaders struggle to define the party, way forward after Harris loss: 'No coherent message'
Democrats are struggling to define the party and a way forward after former VP Kamala Harris' loss to President Trump, as ...
Gov. Greg Abbott unveils 7 emergency issues for Texas lawmakers to tackle
Revealing his top priorities for the Texas Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday he wants lawmakers to focus on subsidizing private school tuition, finding new sources of water, limiting bail for ...
Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right
Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers ...
I study democracy. It's declining in Texas. | Opinion
Concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide — but Texas is already decidedly less democratic ...
Challenge to Texas immigration law SB 4 will head to trial in July, federal judge orders
Trump's Justice Dept. may drop the U.S. challenge to SB 4, but other plaintiffs have vowed to push forward against Texas' ...
Texas lawmakers push for substantial raises, benefits in new bills for state workers
New proposed bills aim to increase pay for all state employees and provide the first cost-of-living-adjustment for retirees ...
A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald ...
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Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party
The single-party chairmanship rule sparked a floor debate with some Democratic members suggesting that the House would come to regret ending a tradition that had stood Texas apart from other ...