Gun Advocate Wants Apology From Texas Speaker of the House

Chris McNutt showed up at Dennis Bonnen's house but doesn't think he was being intimidating

"...A few weeks after showing up at Dennis Bonnen's house to advocate for gun rights legislation – a move..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...When I was in college, in San Francisco, one of the local congresswomen died – not my rep, but..."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Live from the House

Regular updates from the swearing in

"...1.59pm: After the brief obligatory appearance by former state rep Gov. Rick..."

Jan. 13, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Straus and the Changing of the Guard

Austin Reps Howard and Strama weigh in on the next speaker

"...Speaker-apparent Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, couldn't be much more..."

Jan. 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Sound Unseen Review: Queens of the Revolution

Inside the loving, revolutionary walls of El Mejunje

"...live in a world that demands resistance,” explains a speaker early on in Queens of the Revolution...."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Sara Hutchinson

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House Speaker had some choice words for the "bathroom bill"

"...am a Texan. I'm disgusted by all this. Tell the lieutenant governor I don't want the suicide of a..."

July 7, 2017 News Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Trouble Overseas: It appears Europe will be on the hook for keeping Russia in check when Trump takes..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Greg Abbott vowed political revenge against fellow Republicans in the Texas House after two dozen of them joined Democrats..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Sine Die Part 2: The House

The House ends the 80th session like it has been for weeks: divided, fighting over the rule book, and pointing fingers at Speaker Craddick.

"...If the Senate left for summer vacation with a degree of..."

May 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

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

"...The good news is that for at least three days..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...Yes, they're coming back. Yes, they have to. Will the 86th..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington With This New Graphic Novel

John Lewis pens civil rights history in new graphic novel

"...Today marks the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington – one..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Entero, or LUPE, are conducting “Know Your Rights” campaigns, The Texas Tribune reports, warning undocumented citizens that they should..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature

Bill of the Week: Just Say No

Bill would keep Planned Parenthood out of sex ed

"...Plano Republican Rep. Jeff Leach is the man behind this week's BOTW, which would require an..."

Feb. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Beating a Dead Horse

Bill proves school vouchers still have no traction in the House

"...make it drink. This week, some state Republicans wanted the House to lap up private school vouchers, touted as..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Lege Lines: Think of the Children

Can the Lege fix Child Protective Services?

"...If there's a lesson never learned, it's that Texas has a..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week

House wants to throw some money at border problems

"...HB 11 Author: Speaker Pro Tem Dennis Bonnen, R-Brazoria Filed: March 2, 2015..."

April 3, 2015 News Column by Amy Kamp

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in Austin reprimanded a third-grade teacher this week and the list of concerns went viral, including the line, "We've..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature

The Four Horsemen of the Deficit

Examining the new House committees on state spending

"...There's nothing like necessity to add focus and so, with..."

Jan. 13, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House speaker, candidly on the special session

"..."I'm more interested in the quality than the quantity."..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Column

Quote of the Week: Joe Straus

The House Speaker is out after this term. Here's doubting he goes quietly.

"...our diverse population with an optimistic vision that embraces the future."..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Column

Taking Back the House

Texas Democrats say this could be their November

"...Five seats. That's what it would take for the Texas Democratic Party to take back the Texas House..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Speaker on the Scales of Justice

The battle for Craddick's powers enters a new stage.

"...The war over the powers of the House speaker has..."

July 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Keel and Wilson Unify the House

Speaker Craddick may have found a real use for his parliamentarians – they may be more hated than he is.

"...In the debacle that is the last days of the 80th..."

May 28, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...The 85th Texas Legislature is imminent, but don't expect a..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tort Deform at the House

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

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

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The House Democrats on Ending Robin Hood

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

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Escalation in the Middle East: For 10 days, Israel hit Lebanon with..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

Bill of the Week: Texans Take to the Capitol to Battle Discriminatory Property Bills

Who gets a piece of Texas?

"...supposed to be a day for Iranian Texans to gather from across the state. It was supposed to be..."

March 17, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Black Out of the Press Room

Long-time Perry consigliere Robert Black stands down as communications director

"...Governor Rick Perry's long-time mouthpiece and close adviser, director of communications Robert Black, is leaving the guv's staff...."

July 14, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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