Nina Banks
Legislative Reporting FellowNina Banks is a legislative reporting fellow for The Texas Newsroom. She was previously an intern with KXAN's investigative department and a reporting fellow for The Texas Tribune. She is a junior majoring in political communication at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her associate degree at Tarrant County College, where she was the managing editor for the student newspaper The Collegian.
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After several investigations and lawsuits, the Texas Lottery Commission has banned the purchase of lottery tickets by third parties. -
Ryan Mindell stepped down just days after marking one year as executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission. Over the last few months, the agency's integrity has been questioned by state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott. -
Después de horas de debate –y años de presión por parte del gobernador Greg Abbott–- la Cámara de Texas aprobó un proyecto de ley para crear un plan de cuenta de ahorro para la educación. El programa de vales escolares permitiría a los padres utilizar fondos públicos para sufragar los gastos de las escuelas privadas. -
After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House approved a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds toward private school costs.
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Gun related deaths have risen steadily statewide. But this session, lawmakers have proposed bills that could make it easier to access firearms. -
Film productions are finding it more difficult to shoot in the Lone Star State because Texas can’t compete with neighboring state’s tax credits and incentive programs. But several proposals before lawmakers this year could change that tune. -
Matthew McConaughey, who has spent more than three decades as an actor, told the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Monday that one of his only regrets is not making more films in Texas. -
Senate Bill 3, a priority item for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, now heads to the Texas House for consideration. It passed the Texas Senate on Wednesday afternoon. -
If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet. -
Después de siete horas de debate sobre el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 2 en el pleno del Senado el miércoles, esta cámara suspendió las reglas para que los legisladores pudieran acelerar el proceso y enviarlo a la Cámara de Representantes de Texas para su consideración.
