Merritt Versus the Caucus

Two caucus meetings produce three press conferences as GOP turns on committee chair

"...the war of slow, lengthy words in the Texas House of Representatives, last night the Republicans tried to prove..."

May 24, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: A New Path for State House Dems

The promise of new Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Chris Turner

"...the State address, the new chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus almost sounded conciliatory. The Grand Prairie representative..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

House Dems' 11th-Hour Walkout Stops SB7 In Its Tracks

"Election integrity" bill stymied (for now) as session ends

"...Texas House Democrats began to disappear from the floor on Sunday..."

May 31, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Voter ID In Da House

Contentious issue could come up in committee "as early as Thursday"

"...voter ID battle could flare back up in the House soon. Yesterday, the Democrats’ point man on the issue,..."

April 28, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Still a House Divided in Speaker's Race

Why can't Republicans get along?

"...There are fresh moves by Republicans to completely exclude Democrats from the selection of the..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On the Lege: House GOP Goes to War – With Itself

Even in victory, Republicans are divided

"...On election night, the 51 remaining House Democrats in the Texas Legislature feared that the new..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas LGBTQ Caucus Looking for Change

At town hall reps reinforced the need to flip the House in 2020

"...(see "Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth"). In response, the Texas House LGBTQ Caucus insisted Monday during an Austin town hall..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Schieffer's House

Ranking Texas Democratic Reps come out for gubernatorial candidate

"...The list of House folks that turned up to be pictured endorsing the..."

Aug. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus Announces House Committees

Lots of seats but no chair positions for reps in Travis County

"...the fun begins. Speaker Joe Straus has just announced House committee appointments and membership for the 85th Legislature. Texas..."

Feb. 9, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

House Grinds to Halt

Will quorate rules scupper GOP agenda?

"...Eddie Lucio III, D-San Benito, just told the Texas House of Representatives. Their shout-out may be the closest to..."

May 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The House Democrats on Ending Robin Hood

"...Statement by the Texas House Democratic Caucus in response to HB 604, passed out..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature

The GOP's New Crowded House

They carry more weight, but is it muscle or fat?

"...on after the pair announced their defection to the Republican Party on Tuesday...."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Looks Like a Straus Waltz to House Speaker

With the help of House Democrats, San Antonio Republican locks up votes for speaker

"...from his hands by Joe Straus – a two-term Republican legislator from San Antonio, a fiscal conservative and social..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas and the Congressional Suicide Caucus

Lone Star GOP on the losing side of shutdown fight

"...The passage of most Congressional House Resolutions goes blissfully ignored: Not when House Resolution 2775..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus

The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position

"...winning election to become chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus as he prepares to begin his second term representing..."

Dec. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Election Wrap: Building a New House?

Texas Dems see a bright light at the end of a long, dark tunnel

"...Texas Democratic Party didn't take the state Legislature. The Republicans still hold both chambers, the House narrowly, 76-74, and..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bonnenghazi! Drama Reigns in the Texas House

Did the speaker give his hard-right enemy a political target list?

"...at the Capitol reads closer to an episode of House of Cards than reality. And the fallout could potentially..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...-- as of press time Wednesday -- the Texas House of Representatives has committed no new outrages against the..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Farm-to-Table Food Caucus Successfully Launched

Statehouse Democrats and Republicans find common ground

"...last at Boggy Creek Farm the Texas Farm-to-Table Food Caucus held its very first fundraiser and launch party...."

Dec. 3, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Marathon House Debate Yields “Show Me Your Papers” Sanctuary Cities Bill

Amendment lets cops question detainees' immigration status

"...Following a 16-hour debate on Wednesday, the Texas House at around 3am approved an even harsher version of..."

April 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

TribFest Panels Debate if the Texas House Is in Play

Looking at suburban battlegrounds and urban firestorms

"...Is the Texas House in play? Is the Texas GOP in crisis? Are..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Court: Texas House Districts Unlawful, Unconstitutional

Panel of judges rules 2-1 against drawing of 2011 maps

"...votes, but left unresolved the companion ruling on state House districts. That finally appeared today. Unsurprisingly, the court ruled..."

April 20, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...the Texas Legislature from the Nov. 2 election: With Republicans holding 99 seats, no matter what they do or..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House of Representatives...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...has been testing a new idea: town halls in Republican districts. In press releases, his team points out that..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Tort Deform at the House

Tort reform climbs the mountain -- and then gets pushed back down.

"...missed last week's tort reform sessions in the Texas House, the members had a special treat for you: this..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Texas House Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban

SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider

"...an 81-63 initial vote on Wednesday, May 5, the Republican-dominated Texas House passed Senate Bill 8 by Sen. Bryan..."

May 5, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Republicans Swap Marriage Ban for Angry Letter

Political cover after failure of gay marriage bill

"...night, Democrats were slapping themselves on the back after House Bill 4105, effectively a ban on gay marriage in..."

May 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Something Nice for Paxton: New Resolution Would Apologize for Impeachment Trial

The boots almost lick themselves

"...Tony Tinderholt, one of the far-right representatives in the House Republican Caucus, filed a resolution Monday that apologizes to..."

Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

When Dewhurst Goes Back to Senate

How Cruz and Campbell's run-off wins rewrite the Legislature

"...been surprisingly little mention of how much the Texas House and Senate were shaken up Tuesday night. Let's just..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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