Texas Legislature

For the past four years, Texas Republicans have had an ally in the White House. Now they’re readying for the familiar role of conservative counterweight.

On Tuesday, some Texans will take a paid day off for a state holiday honoring Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and other leaders of the Confederate army.

Rep. Michelle Beckley from Carrollton, who didn't attend the first day of the legislative session, is one of the lawmakers in self-isolation.

During the pandemic, racial minorities have been disproportionately affected by the virus and now face new issues as the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed.

New rules and procedures by the Texas House of Representatives outlined what the 87th legislative session could look like in a pandemic.

Lawmakers will convene at noon in the State Capitol, where new senators and representatives will be sworn in. Between the coronavirus pandemic and last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, many have concerns about safety today.

The Texas legislature kicked off a new session Tuesday, a mere six days after a violent mob breached the U.S. capitol. What the 87th legislative session lacked in action on the floor, it made up for with a large police presence.

Safety is at the top of mind for many lawmakers, as protests are planned at the state Capitol on Tuesday to coincide with the first day of the legislative session.

Phelan’s election to the gavel was one of the House’s first order of business Tuesday, when the Legislature kicked off the 2021 legislative session.

After last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, security is a much bigger concern than it has been in recent memory. State lawmakers are having to consider what was unimaginable a week ago — that demonstrations outside the Texas Capitol could become something much worse.

Texas lawmakers begin the 87th legislative session Tuesday. While you may know the body's main objective is to pass laws – especially the next state budget – you might not know much else.

Michelle Beckley and Ana-Maria Ramos, both Democrats who represent areas in North Texas, will be sworn in via alternative means instead.