Aurora Berry
2023 Legislative Fellow for The Texas Newsroom-
The Texas Legislature passed a measure this year that prohibits the use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery for transgender people under 18. -
The Texas Legislature just gaveled out of their regular session Monday … and then right back in for a special session. If you’re wondering what’s going on (and what it all means), here’s a guide on what to expect from Texas politics this summer. -
Lawmakers considered measures on university tenure, school safety and border security. -
Only two other state government officers have been impeached: a governor in 1917 and a district judge in 1975. -
A clipped video shows Phelan slurring after more than 11 hours of floor debate. Phelan's office suggested Ken Paxton made the call for him to resign after learning the AG's office is being investigated. -
The majority of bills lawmakers propose never become laws in Texas. As the legislative session winds down, strategy and the mere brutal passage of time have taken their toll. -
If Senate Bill 14 becomes law, Texas would prohibit the administration of puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender youth under 18. On Monday, the bill received final approval from the House, with several Democrats voting with their Republican colleagues. -
En una votación no programada con antelación, los legisladores de Texas hicieron avanzar el lunes una medida que elevaría el límite de edad para la compra de armas de asalto. -
The bill was passed out of committee 8-5. Two Republicans, Reps. Sam Harless of Spring and Justin Holland of Rockwall, voted with Democrats on the measure.
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Sure, the Texas Capitol is open late … but exactly how late? My mission was to arrive around sunset and see how long I could stay before someone asked me to leave.
