Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right
The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.
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Texas GOP chair claims church-state separation is a myth as lawmakers, pastors prep for “spiritual battle”
Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center ...
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The Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect.
Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) believes the Speaker’s race is being influenced by outside sources who want to control the ...
How Texas GOP activists are planning to take ‘spiritual jurisdiction' over Legislature
The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further ...
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This Week in Texas: In Austin for start of legislative session
The 89th Texas Legislative Session has convened in Austin, Texas, for 2025. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expected to address topics ranging from sports betting to school funding. The House ...
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GUEST VIEW: Rule of law and Texas won on Tuesday in Austin
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, senior Republican lawmakers say Texas should clarify abortion ban
Patrick is the first major Republican official in Texas to say he supports clarifying the state's near-total abortion ban ...
GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...