Politics

New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead.

Both proposed budgets earmark $1 billion for a school vouchers program.

A Texan was the first to breach the Capitol and many others joined the assault. The presidential pardon helps cast all of them as folk heroes.

In 2023, Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K-12 schools.

Abbott's comments came after A&M invited staffers and students to attend a conference that a conservative activist said broke the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lubbock Republican.

After weeks of infighting among Texas House Republicans over who would lead their chamber this legislative session, Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) has won the powerful role of House speaker.

The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives chooses to be the next House speaker.

The 89th Texas legislative session starts Jan. 14 and The Texas Newsroom – a collaboration among KUT News, “Texas Standard,” NPR and public radio stations across the state – is planning comprehensive, statewide coverage to deliver context on complex issues.

The Texas Legislature is expected to discuss a proposed ban on THC in its upcoming session. But as KERA's Megan Cardona reports, some experts say enforcing restrictions may be a better solution.