Proposed bill calls for Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms; Is that constitutional?
In Austin, State Senator Phil King is making his case for passage of a brand new bill that would make it mandatory for a copy of the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in every classroom, in every public school in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas lawmakers would prioritize workers in 2021. But advocates say the working class was largely left behind.
After Texas workers were praised during the pandemic, many thought lawmakers would increase protections or benefits. But advocacy groups say they spent a lot of time playing defense on bills that could hurt workers.
Analysis: When mapmaking Texas politicians are smiling and quiet, pay attention
This one is about redistricting โ how the state draws its political maps โ and it fits the pattern. Political maps are the foundation of who does and doesnโt have a voice in a democracy. Asked whether a Republican House and Senate, with a Republican governor, can be expected to draw maps that favor Republicans, neither lawmaker agreed. Sure enough, they draw maps that increase their chances of success โ not only in elections, but in the government decisions that follow. Republicans draw Republican maps.
Bill filing for 2021 Texas session begins with legislation on abortion, police stops and redistricting
By mid-morning Monday, the first day to pre-file legislation, more than 450 bills had already been filed in the House and Senate. State leaders have already said they expect the upcoming session to be the toughest state lawmakers have seen in years. House Redistricting Committee Chair Phil King, a Weatherford Republican, filed legislation Monday morning related to the composition of House districts and State Board of Education districts with House Bill 63 and 64, respectively. A list of notable bills filed from the day, which will be updated regularly:This is a developing story and will be updated. Sign up for The Brief, the Texas Tribuneโs daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.