New Chief Justice Delivers State of the Judiciary Address
Mark McCaig
February 27, 2025
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock delivered his first State of the Judiciary Address to a joint session of the
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Fact Check: Has the Legislature Been Taking Long Vacations?
Mark McCaig
February 25, 2025
Some commentators, often citing inflammatory speeches made by State Representative Brian Harrison, have accused lawmakers of taking long vacations at
School Choice Advocates Laud HB 3
Mark McCaig
February 21, 2025
Leaders in the Texas House of Representatives unveiled a package of priority legislation related to education yesterday, including a bill
Paxton Testimony Raises Questions About High-Dollar Legal Contracts
Mark McCaig
February 17, 2025
In recent testimony before the Texas Senate Finance Committee, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton testified that his office needed to
House Committee Assignments Bode Well for Conservative Priorities
Mark McCaig
February 14, 2025
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced committee assignments for the Texas House yesterday, with his appointments signaling a desire to
Bail Reform Bills Set for Hearing
Mark McCaig
February 11, 2025
A package of bills related to setting bail for accused criminals will be heard tomorrow (February 12) in the Texas
Harris County Green Lights Litigation Against Trump Administration
Mark McCaig
February 7, 2025
Officials in Harris County voted yesterday to give Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee broad authority to take legal action against the
“Building a Stronger Texas”: Abbott Announces Emergency Items at State of the State Address
Mark McCaig
February 3, 2025
Speaking behind a podium emblazoned with the words “Building a Stronger Texas,” Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the
Former Trump Attorney Who Agreed to Cooperate with Fani Wills Received $20k From Dunn-Funded PAC
Mark McCaig
January 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include comment from Ellis. Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for President Donald
School Choice Bill Filed in Texas Senate
Mark McCaig
January 27, 2025
The Chairman of the Texas Senate’s Education Committee filed legislation dubbed the “Texas Education Freedom Act” on Friday to create