Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks Gov. Greg Abbott to add higher ed construction projects to third special session
The Texas Legislature has not approved bonds to fund capital projects on public university campuses since 2015, and many school leaders say they need help to build new buildings and maintain current structures.
The threats of state troopers arresting House Democrats have yet to materialize
As of Wednesday, there were no known cases of absent Democrats being arrested, and the chamber was still shy of the 100 members it needs for a quorum to conduct official business. That is despite its Aug. 10 vote to proceed with the arrests.
Texas House Dems in DC โre-evaluating options,โ seeking legal advice
The second special session in Austin is underway but still crippled without a quorum. In Washington, D.C., Congress will return after its August recess.ย Both impact what the remaining Texas House Democrats in the nationโs capital will do next.
San Antonio lawmaker returns to Texas as Democrats trickle back from Washington, DC
Rep. Philip Cortez, D-San Antonio, is back in Texas to negotiate with Republicans on proposed election legislation. Cortez was previously in Washington DC with fellow Democrats to take part in a quorum-busting walkout.