Congressman Sylvester Turner to lie in honor at Texas State Capitol
Turner, who passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 70, had a long and distinguished career in public office.
Houston's longtime mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Texas Capitol
On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution granting the late Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner ...
Who was Rep. Sylvester Turner? The Texas Democrat who died right after Trump's speech
Tributes have been pouring in for Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas since he died after attending President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress.
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With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the ...
Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people
House Bill 239, which echoes a bathroom bill that failed in 2017, includes new provisions for shelters and prisons.
Texas Cuts $6 Billion in Property Tax—How Will They Spend It?
Texas lawmakers agreed to spend $6 billion to lower property taxes but can't agree on who will benefit the most.
Capitol Context: How much money does the Texas Lottery send to schools?
With a pair of Texas Lottery jackpots under investigation by the Texas Rangers and with the Lottery Commission’s future up ...
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Texas Advocates Rally at State Capitol for Gun Safety Reforms, Citing 4,000 Annual Deaths
Texas groups rally for gun safety reforms, influenced by personal tragedies and a push by Senator Gutierrez for new ...
Capitol Context: How the Texas Senate ‘school choice’ plan compares to other states
The Texas Senate recently passed its version of a school choice program with Senate Bill 2. The proposed legislation calls ...
Confrontational exchange in Texas Capitol hearing leads to tears, rebukes
The exchange drew rapid backlash from GOP state leaders including Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker ...
Texas Water Day 2025 sees progress on water issues at the Capitol
Water took center stage at the Texas State Capitol on Monday. Texas Water Day is an educational event that highlights critical issues like how to make sure there's enough water for everyone as the ...