Texas Standard For January 18, 2021
Is there a doctor in the House? At least one COVID-19 case reported among Texas lawmakers and what that may mean for getting back to business at the Texas Capitol,…
Is there a doctor in the House? At least one COVID-19 case reported among Texas lawmakers and what that may mean for getting back to business at the Texas Capitol,…
Legislating is a social enterprise. It draws crowds of Texans who want to testify, to be heard, to sightsee and to watch government in action. And it’s tailor made for…
Like many oil and gas companies, ExxonMobil had a rough 2020. But what does that mean for Houston?
President Trump issued a proclamation last year that temporarily banned entry into the U.S. for some employment-based visa holders. That order, which was recently extended to March, plus the impact…
Republicans lost their supermajority last November. But the rule change means they can still bring conservative measures to the Senate floor despite any Democratic opposition.
The November elections suggested it wouldn’t be business as usual at the state house – unless of course, lawmakers changed the rules, we’ll have details. And: When Republicans lost a…
Though most legislators can participate in hearings online, members of the public must appear in person.
You’ve made your list, checked it twice, and have concluded that 2020 has been one big lump of coal. But not so fast. Despite the struggle and heartbreak, there were...
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