Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune

A man in a suit sits in a chair looking at a man to left.

Texas House committee recommends expelling Rep. Bryan Slaton

The House General Investigating Committee found that Slaton, a Republican from Royse City, engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The Texas Tribune previously reported on an allegation that he had sex with one of his staff, a woman under 21, and gave her alcohol.

State Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City, waits to speak from the back podium on the House floor on Aug. 9, 2021.

Government

Staffer alleged in complaint that state Rep. Bryan Slaton had sex with Capitol intern

Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune

The new details about the allegation stem from the complaint filed against Slaton to the House General Investigating Committee.

Gov. Greg Abbott high-fives a young supporter Tuesday after delivering a speech at a Parent Empowerment Day event at the Capitol.

Politics

Gov. Greg Abbott organizes “school choice” rally at the Capitol

Renzo Downey | The Texas Tribune

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has embraced Senate Bill 8, which will get its first committee hearing Wednesday. But House Speaker Dade Phelan hasn’t made school choice legislation a priority.