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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 they can have as vice chairs.
Texas Democrats haven’t been in power for 30 years. They just lost more control at the Capitol.
New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead.
Here's how Texas House Democrats became the kingmakers in the race for speaker
Republican officeholders and GOP grassroots activists learn difficult lesson about meddling in the affairs of the Texas House.
Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
Dustin Burrows's Election As Texas House Speaker Sparks MAGA Anger
Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."
Texas Reps. on House Speaker election, new session
The FOX Texas Trio made the trip to Austin for the opening of the new legislative session. They talk to Rep. Chris Turner (D-Arlington) and Rep. Mano Deayala (R-Houston) about the priorities of the latest session and what they expect.
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The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.
Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
El Paso native runs for Texas Democratic Party chair amid party's recent election setbacks
Delia Parker-Mims is among a handful of Texas Democrats looking to lead the state party after a slate of electoral setbacks ...
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Billionaires give to Texas Democrats, too, but not as much and without the GOP’s results
However, the minority party has yet to muster any viable ... The largest contributor to individual Democratic candidates was the Texas Sands PAC, which gave $542,000. The group is lobbying ...
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
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Greg Abbott appoints Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Shawn Thierry to Texas’ juvenile justice board
Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.
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Texas Congressman files bill to end birthright citizenship, following Trump's executive order
Nearly a dozen Texans in Congress are filing bills to end birthright citizenship in an attempt to deliver on one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
Rep. Dustin Burrows is the new Texas House speaker. Here is how each representative voted.
The unusually public battle to helm the Texas House divided both Democratic and Republican lawmakers between Rep. Dustin ...
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The Texas Legislature is back. Here’s what we’re watching.
From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look ...