The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it's another attempt to limit Democrats' power.<figcaption> The Texas Supreme Court in 2020. A Texas Senate bill would create a new, statewide appeals court under the Supreme Court that critics say woul...
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Senate passes bill to curb Abbott's power to shut down Texas for extended time during emergencyThe Senate action, which must still be approved by the House, would require the governor...chron.com
Senate passes bill to curb Texas governor’s power to shut down state for extended time during emergency
Gov. Greg Abbott nominates new chair to Public Utility Commission after power crisis resignationschron.com
Texas Republicans say proposed voting restrictions are color blind, many see 'Jim Crow in a tuxedo'chron.com
John Cornyn and Eddie Bernice Johnson jointly file legislation to help weatherize Texas’ electrical grid
Senate Democrats support conservative-backed Texas bill requiring pro-sports teams with state contracts to play national anthem
Texas Senate Approves A $250 Billion State Budget — But Questions Remain About How Federal Aid Will Be Used – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Texas Senate approves a $250B budget - but questions remain about how federal aid will be usedchron.com
Texas Senate approves a $250 billion state budget — but questions remain about how federal aid will be used
Texas Senate Advances Bill Limiting How And When Voters Can Cast Ballots, Receive Mail-In Voting Applications – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Ted Cruz has rejected most of Biden's cabinet picks. John Cornyn has taken a different approachchron.com
Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots, receive mail-in votingchron.com
Preventing Social Media Platforms From Blocking Political Speech (April 1, 2021) – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Texas Senate advances bill limiting how and when voters can cast ballots, receive mail-in voting applications
Texas wants to prevent another power crisis. But legislation doesn't go far enough to do that.chron.com
Texas lawmakers want to prevent another power crisis. But the legislation doesn't go far enough to do that, critics say
Texas Senate gives initial approval to bill to stop social media companies from banning Texans for political views
Texas legislative bill will require power generators to get major upgrades for extreme weatherchron.com
Bills restricting abortion, including one that bans procedure as early as six weeks, get initial Texas Senate OK
Sweeping legislation to overhaul state’s electricity market in response to winter storm heads to Texas House after Senate’s unanimous approval
Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plantschron.com
Texas' natural gas and power generators would have to prepare for extreme temperatures under bill Senate committee approved
Warren Buffett group lobbying Texas lawmakers for deal to build $8 billion worth of power plants for emergency use
Conservative Activist, Texas Agriculture Secretary Sue Over Senate COVID-19 Testing Rule – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
After House stalls on readjusting electricity prices, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges Gov. Greg Abbott to use emergency powers
Electricity Repricing Bill Hits Wall In Texas House, Marking First Major Schism With Senate This Session – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Electricity repricing bill hits wall in House, marking first major schism with Senate this sessionchron.com
Texas Senate Scrambles To Advance Bill That Would Force ERCOT To Reprice Energy Charges From Winter Storm – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Texas Senate scrambles to advance bill that would force ERCOT to reprice energy charges from winter storm
Houston Residents Tell State Lawmakers To Reject Partisan Gerrymandering In 2021 – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Gov. Greg Abbott has set his legislative agenda. These lawmakers could influence how much is accomplished.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets Feb. 23 special election runoff date for race to succeed Drew Springer in Texas House
“If we’re all sick, we can’t legislate”: Coronavirus cases at Texas Capitol put lawmakers further on edge
Texas House and Senate Disagree On COVID-19 Testing and Press Access As 2021 Session Beginshoustonpress.com
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick awards committee chair to Texas senator who previously faced sexual harassment allegation
Update: Phelan Sworn In As Texas House Speaker On Opening Day Of 2021 Texas Legislative Session – Houston Public Mediahoustonpublicmedia.org
Dan Patrick says senators will be tested for coronavirus, seating will be limited for opening day of the Texas Senate
Dan Patrick says people may need to take a coronavirus test 24 hours before testifying during the legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames the presence of Confederate monuments at the Texas Capitol on Democrats after being urged to remove them
Sarah Eckhardt wins special election for Texas Senate seat after Rep. Eddie Rodriguez forgoes a runoff
