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Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battle
Read full article: Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term amid bruising leadership battlePhelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez Fischer
Read full article: Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez FischerTrey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio representative in the Texas House, was replaced on Wednesday as chair of the Democratic caucus.
How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelanās ally to lead the movement to replace him
Read full article: How David Cook went from Texas House Speaker Dade Phelanās ally to lead the movement to replace himThe two-term Republican caught many Capitol observers off guard when he emerged as the standard-bearer for a coalition that wants to depose Phelan and reshape how the House operates.
Trump nominates former Texas lawmaker Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
Read full article: Trump nominates former Texas lawmaker Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban DevelopmentTurner served in the Texas House for four years and was also executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council in the first Trump administration.
Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 session
Read full article: Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 sessionTuesday marked the first day lawmakers could file bills for next yearās legislative session.
Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
Read full article: Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott saysLast year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.
State Representative election results in Texas on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: State Representative election results in Texas on Nov. 5, 2024Among the most competitive races on the Bexar County ballot for Texas House include District 118, which features Republican incumbent John Lujan and Democrat Kristian Carranza. The other Texas House race thatās expected to be competitive is District 121 between Marc LaHood and Laurel Jordan Swift.
Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson case
Read full article: Ken Paxton calls on Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts to judge in Robert Roberson caseThe AG also said heād make a criminal referral against the lawmaker, who apologized for texting a Court of Criminal Appeals judge about a new trial for the death row inmate.
Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battles
Read full article: Republicans dominate fundraising in final weeks of Texas House battlesAcross a dozen of the most competitive House races, Republicans raked in more than $11 million over the last month, compared to the nearly $3.5 million collectively raised by their Democratic counterparts.
Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Robersonās case
Read full article: Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Robersonās caseAfter the attorney general insisted on the death row inmateās guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.
Republicans raise $1 million targeting South Texas House races as Democrats invest elsewhere
Read full article: Republicans raise $1 million targeting South Texas House races as Democrats invest elsewhereDemocrats have long held an edge in South Texas, but Republicans see an opening there to expand their House majority.
Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.
Read full article: Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.Phelan appears to lack support from the majority of House Republicans, but he could still win with some Democratic support.
Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook
Read full article: Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David CookFour GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelanās shot at a third term.
Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seat
Read full article: Democrats hope anti-voucher campaign will help win back South Texas House seatThe first-term Republican defending her seat said a private school voucher program will help her community, especially students from low-income families.
Amarillo Republican John Smithee joins Texas House speaker race
Read full article: Amarillo Republican John Smithee joins Texas House speaker raceAfter Attorney General Ken Paxtonās failed impeachment trial, his allies touted Smithee, one of the Houseās most senior members, as a speaker candidate.
State Rep. James Frank becomes fourth Republican to challenge Dade Phelan for House speaker
Read full article: State Rep. James Frank becomes fourth Republican to challenge Dade Phelan for House speakerFrank said he would work to bring better communication, member empowerment and management of the flow of legislation if he became the chamberās leader.
āItās time for big changeā: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front
Read full article: āItās time for big changeā: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united frontReps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson, both members of House Republican leadership, became the first two candidates to challenge Phelanās speakership.
Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker
Read full article: Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speakerThe Texas House speaker race is becoming increasingly crowded. Phelan, who is under fire from his right, says he plans to seek the leadership position again.
Jeff Yass, billionaire school voucher advocate, gives Greg Abbott another $4 million
Read full article: Jeff Yass, billionaire school voucher advocate, gives Greg Abbott another $4 millionThe donation follows another $6 million Yass gave Abbott in January, which the governorās campaign said was the largest single donation in Texas history.
Four Texas House Republicans censured for campaigning against incumbents
Read full article: Four Texas House Republicans censured for campaigning against incumbentsThe censured members said they had been punished for campaigning against āliberal incumbentsā alongside statewide elected officials like Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Hereās how school vouchers, Paxton impeachment affected the Texas GOP primaries
Read full article: Hereās how school vouchers, Paxton impeachment affected the Texas GOP primariesGov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton crusaded against House Republicans who voted against school vouchers and in favor of impeachment, respectively.
State Rep. Shelby Slawson says sheās running for House speaker in letter condemning Phelan
Read full article: State Rep. Shelby Slawson says sheās running for House speaker in letter condemning PhelanThe announcement came two days after Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, narrowly survived a runoff challenge from the GOPās hard right.
Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOPās warring factions, setting stage for power struggle
Read full article: Texas runoff yields no clear winner among GOPās warring factions, setting stage for power struggleNeither of the Texas GOPās dueling factions landed a clean knockout blow during a grueling primary season that only seemed to set up further chaos and strife.
Texas House runoffs bring wave of GOP incumbent defeats, give Abbott votes for school vouchers
Read full article: Texas House runoffs bring wave of GOP incumbent defeats, give Abbott votes for school vouchersSix of eight GOP incumbents lost their races. Gov. Greg Abbott declared he ānow has enough votes to pass school choice.ā
RESULTS: Speaker Dade Phelan, state Representative election results for Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024
Read full article: RESULTS: Speaker Dade Phelan, state Representative election results for Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024Get the latest election results for the Texas Primary runoff on May 28, 2024.
Texasā Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far right
Read full article: Texasā Republican old guard mobilizes to protect Dade Phelan from the far rightPhelanās primary has emerged as a last stand for the Republican Partyās business-minded establishment against an insurgency primarily motivated by social and cultural issues.
Heat intensifies around Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry ahead of bitter runoff
Read full article: Heat intensifies around Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry ahead of bitter runoffCongresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Dallas Democrat who previously served in the Texas House with Thierry, spoke at a campaign event where she condemned her former colleague.
Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers
Read full article: Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakersThere is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, Texas House committee confirms
Read full article: Decayed power pole sparked the largest wildfire in state history, Texas House committee confirmsA lack of air support and ineffective coordination hurt efforts to contain this year's Panhandle fires, the committee said.
After no contest plea, a Texas representativeās charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissed
Read full article: After no contest plea, a Texas representativeās charges for impersonating a public servant are dismissedIn June 2022, state Rep. Frederick Frazier was indicted on two charges of impersonating a public servant. A Collin County district judge dismissed the misdemeanor charges as part of his deferred adjudication.
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that heās a RINO
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that heās a RINOGonzales, 43, faces Brandon Herrera in the May primary runoff election for South Texas District 23.
Texas House GOP hardliners issue list of demands for a next speaker
Read full article: Texas House GOP hardliners issue list of demands for a next speakerThe two dozen Republican signatories called on the next House leader to commit to their list of conservative demands that served as a repudiation of Speaker Dade Phelan.
House Speaker Dade Phelanās immigration record central in bid to oust him
Read full article: House Speaker Dade Phelanās immigration record central in bid to oust himThe Beaumont Republicanās foes are trying to paint him as soft on the border, even after last yearās passage of far-reaching laws and record border funding.
Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas
Read full article: Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in TexasAll told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.
House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxtonās impeachment. It may end his career.
Read full article: House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxtonās impeachment. It may end his career.The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.
A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further right
Read full article: A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further rightThe leaders behind the upheaval: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott.
State Sen. Nathan Johnson victorious after surprise challenge from Rep. Victoria Neave Criado
Read full article: State Sen. Nathan Johnson victorious after surprise challenge from Rep. Victoria Neave CriadoJohnson is virtually assured to have won the seat, because there is no Republican challenger in November.
State Representative election results for Texas March Primary on March 5, 2024
Read full article: State Representative election results for Texas March Primary on March 5, 2024Voters across Texas headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they will nominate in their respective political party to the Texas House.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment, and now he wants political revenge.
Rep. Victoria Neave Criado launched a surprise bid against fellow Democrat Sen. Nathan Johnson. Hereās why she did it.
Read full article: Rep. Victoria Neave Criado launched a surprise bid against fellow Democrat Sen. Nathan Johnson. Hereās why she did it.In a district composed mostly of communities of color, Neave Criado hopes to topple Johnson with her stances on immigration, domestic violence and womenās issues.
Texas House candidate Kyle Biedermann blasts expulsion of Bryan Slaton, removed for having sex with a drunk intern
Read full article: Texas House candidate Kyle Biedermann blasts expulsion of Bryan Slaton, removed for having sex with a drunk internIn a statement, Biedermann said the point he was trying to make was that leaders āselectively punish impropriety.ā
Hospitalized Texas Democrat Al Green rushed to Capitol for impeachment vote in scrubs, saving Mayorkas
Read full article: Hospitalized Texas Democrat Al Green rushed to Capitol for impeachment vote in scrubs, saving MayorkasThe Houston Democrat is recovering from abdominal surgery. Democrats did not expect him to attend the vote, but his surprise appearance sank the impeachment vote.
School voucher opponents are unpopular with Texas GOP primary voters, poll finds
Read full article: School voucher opponents are unpopular with Texas GOP primary voters, poll findsIn a University of Houston poll, nearly half also signaled they didnāt support Republican incumbents who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
House Speaker Dade Phelan, enemy of the far-right, faces toughest reelection yet
Read full article: House Speaker Dade Phelan, enemy of the far-right, faces toughest reelection yetAttorney General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and former President Donald Trump are accusing Phelan of being a āRINO,ā even as Phelan has overseen the passage of some of the most conservative bills in recent history.
Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigns against House Speaker Dade Phelan in his own district
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton campaigns against House Speaker Dade Phelan in his own districtThe attorney general has gone on an endorsement spree since his acquittal in his Senate impeachment trial last year, backing primary challengers to the House Republicans who voted to impeach him.
Vouchers, border security, abortion: The issues you heard about in 2023 will continue to be hotly debated in 2024
Read full article: Vouchers, border security, abortion: The issues you heard about in 2023 will continue to be hotly debated in 2024After nearly a yearās worth of legislative sessions, several issues are poised to dominate Texas politics this year. Hereās a look at how things ended on several fronts last year ā and where theyāre headed next.
Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being "pro-Muslim" in political mailer
Read full article: Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being "pro-Muslim" in political mailerThe card insinuates that Phelan wants to wish his constituents a happy Ramadan instead of a merry Christmas. Muslim Texans say itās Islamophobic and some Republicans say it doesn't reflect Christian values.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton promised retribution for votes they didnāt like. Hereās who they are targeting.
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton promised retribution for votes they didnāt like. Hereās who they are targeting.Paxton has been seeking revenge on fellow Republicans who voted to impeach him earlier this year. Similarly, Abbott is looking to unseat GOP House members who voted against school vouchers.
The field for the Texas primary election is set ā hereās what to watch for
Read full article: The field for the Texas primary election is set ā hereās what to watch forWith both Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton out for revenge, Republican members of the Texas House are the top target on the ballot.
Texas superintendents say lack of school safety funding may lead to budget cuts
Read full article: Texas superintendents say lack of school safety funding may lead to budget cutsThe fourth special legislative session this year ended without any increased funding for school safety ā even though public schools have complained for months they donāt have enough money to meet new safety mandates approved this year.
McKinney state Rep. Frederick Frazier pleads no contest to charges he impersonated a public servant
Read full article: McKinney state Rep. Frederick Frazier pleads no contest to charges he impersonated a public servantFrazier was indicted in June 2022 on two charges of impersonating a public servant, a felony offense. He pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement.
After school voucher bill falls apart, supporters and opponents get ready for future fights
Read full article: After school voucher bill falls apart, supporters and opponents get ready for future fightsThe Texas Houseās vote to block education savings accounts disappointed voucher advocates and likely spelled doom for additional public school funding. Both bands say theyāll keep pushing for their priorities during next yearās primary elections and the 2025 legislative session.
Greg Abbott begins offensive against school voucher opponents, endorsing first House primary challenger
Read full article: Greg Abbott begins offensive against school voucher opponents, endorsing first House primary challengerAbbott on Tuesday backed Hillary Hickland, an activist mother who is running against Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple.
School voucher fallout leaves Texas Legislature with no clear sense on next steps
Read full article: School voucher fallout leaves Texas Legislature with no clear sense on next stepsVouchers were left without a clear path forward after a decisive vote Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott, who had threatened lawmakers with more special sessions to pass the proposal, seems to have turned his attention to punishing voucher opponents in next yearās primary elections.
Texas House cuts school vouchers out of the education bill. See how lawmakers voted on the measure.
Read full article: Texas House cuts school vouchers out of the education bill. See how lawmakers voted on the measure.Hereās how each representative voted on an amendment that removed school vouchers from the education bill on Friday.
āOur public school system is our townā: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchers
Read full article: āOur public school system is our townā: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchersDespite intense political pressure, Republican Rep. Gary VanDeaver said he wonāt support a bill that includes school vouchers. Rural Republicans like VanDeaver have long opposed school vouchers because of the unique role public schools they play in their communities.
Texas House committee advances school voucher bill, overcoming key hurdle
Read full article: Texas House committee advances school voucher bill, overcoming key hurdleThe committee action means school voucher legislation is poised to get its first House floor vote in recent history. Gov. Greg Abbott said if the Legislature fails to pass it this time, he will continue to call them back into session until they do.
School voucher critics remain largely unswayed during Texas House hearing
Read full article: School voucher critics remain largely unswayed during Texas House hearingHouse Bill 1, which stagnated during the previous special session, finally received a hearing in the lower chamber, a crucial step that will decide whether the proposal gets a full vote.
School districts working to meet state requirement to get armed officers on every public campus
Read full article: School districts working to meet state requirement to get armed officers on every public campusMany school districts across San Antonio are scrambling to hire certified officers, with House Bill 3 now in effect. The bill requires armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours.
Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border security
Read full article: Abbott calls lawmakers back for fourth time to try again on school vouchers and border securityThe governor announced the fourth special session would start an hour after the previous session adjourned.
The Texas Houseās new priority education bill offers concessions to sway voucher skeptics
Read full article: The Texas Houseās new priority education bill offers concessions to sway voucher skepticsThe revised bill promises a significant funding increase for public schools and academic accountability measures for students participating in the proposed voucher program, two of the biggest requests from voucher opponents.
Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texasā support in war
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel to offer Texasā support in warAbbott traveled to the Middle Eastern country as his priority legislation over school vouchers was stalling and with less than a week before the special legislation session he called is set to conclude.
Texas GOP lawmakersā border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7 billion ā and counting
Read full article: Texas GOP lawmakersā border and education wishlist would expand state budget by $2.7 billion ā and countingIf bills now being considered pass, lawmakers will be left with $3.3 billion to take care of unforeseen costs over the next two years. Some experts worry that Texas canāt sustain its massive spending on the border and public education.
School leaders say Texasā campus safety funding doesnāt cover new state mandates
Read full article: School leaders say Texasā campus safety funding doesnāt cover new state mandatesA bill to increase the stateās support for school safety appears stalled in this monthās special legislative session. But even if it passes, superintendents warn it isnāt enough.
Trio of bills sparking controversy, condemnation from various migrant advocacy groups
Read full article: Trio of bills sparking controversy, condemnation from various migrant advocacy groupsThe Texas House last week voted on three bills that have sparked controversy and condemnation from various migrant advocacy groups.
Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan Slaton
Read full article: Defend Texas Liberty backs Brent Money in special election to replace Bryan SlatonThe far-right political action committee is getting involved in a critical special election for the Texas House, the first major test of its influence since its then-leader was spotted meeting with a prominent white supremacist.
Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
Read full article: Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governorTexas is moving closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Greg Abbott, House at impasse over school voucher bill as special session winds down
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, House at impasse over school voucher bill as special session winds downVouchers are the governorās top legislative priority. But he has signaled opposition to a proposed House compromise that would tie them to increased funding for public schools.
Texas voters split on House, Senate handling of Paxton impeachment, poll finds
Read full article: Texas voters split on House, Senate handling of Paxton impeachment, poll findsRepublicans showed a more clear divide, giving the Senate higher marks than the House for how the attorney generalās impeachment was handled.
With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billion
Read full article: With 22 portable classrooms on one campus, a growing Texas school district is asking voters for $2 billionConroe is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state. It and other districts say they need voters to OK bonds to keep up with the influx of students.
House, Senate bills at odds over power to boost future funding for Texas school voucher program
Read full article: House, Senate bills at odds over power to boost future funding for Texas school voucher programThe Senateās Republican bill would let state leaders grow the program by taking money from other agencies without the Legislatureās approval. The House bill would bar the practice.
Gov. Greg Abbott says heāll add teacher pay to the special session ā but only if lawmakers pass school voucher bill
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says heāll add teacher pay to the special session ā but only if lawmakers pass school voucher billThough lawmakers have drafted a bill to increase public school funding and teacher salaries, it cannot pass during the special session unless Abbott adds those issues to his agenda.
School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House
Read full article: School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical HouseThe Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special sessionās agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program.
Conservative PAC leaderās meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting
Read full article: Conservative PAC leaderās meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infightingHouse Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.
Vouchers return this special session ā and school funding might be left out. Hereās what you need to know.
Read full article: Vouchers return this special session ā and school funding might be left out. Hereās what you need to know.Gov. Greg Abbott called lawmakers back to Austin to try again to pass education savings accounts, which would let families use state funds to pay for their childrenās private schooling. Teacher pay was not part of his agenda.
Gov. Greg Abbott says special legislative session on āschool choiceā coming in October
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott says special legislative session on āschool choiceā coming in OctoberThe governor promised political consequences if lawmakers cannot pass legislation allowing for publicly subsidized school vouchers before March primaries.
Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial escalates Texas Republican civil war
Read full article: Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial escalates Texas Republican civil warPaxtonās far-right supporters doubled down on their promises for swift retribution against fellow Republicans who supported his removal from office.
Trump congratulates Paxton on āTexas sizedā impeachment victory
Read full article: Trump congratulates Paxton on āTexas sizedā impeachment victoryāThis was the right outcome,ā U.S. Ted Cruz said, while Gov. Greg Abbott said he looked forward to continuing to work with the attorney general.
Paxton acquittal updates: AGās wife, a state senator, hugged his attorney after verdicts read
Read full article: Paxton acquittal updates: AGās wife, a state senator, hugged his attorney after verdicts readOther public officials have begun weighing in after the attorney general was returned to his post as the stateās top lawyer.
Hereās how Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial will operate
Read full article: Hereās how Ken Paxtonās impeachment trial will operateUnder rules previously adopted by the Texas Senate, the trial will feature crucial votes on dismissing articles of impeachment as well as testimony under oath, private deliberations by senator-jurors and votes conducted without debate or discussion.
Ken Paxtonās team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages.
Read full article: Ken Paxtonās team said there was no evidence to support impeachment. The House published nearly 4,000 pages.The Senate, which is conducting the trial, published the exhibits Thursday night. House impeachment managers say Paxton abused his office to help friend and political donor Nate Paul.
New accusations: Ken Paxton used burner phone, secret email account, fake Uber name to hide ties to Nate Paul
Read full article: New accusations: Ken Paxton used burner phone, secret email account, fake Uber name to hide ties to Nate PaulAfter Paxtonās lawyers sought to dismiss articles of impeachment as unsubstantiated, House managers responded by accusing the suspended attorney general of going to great lengths to cover up his relationship to the real estate investor.
Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitol
Read full article: Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitolCongressman Greg Casar protested with a nine-hour hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday against Texas House Bill 2127, calling for a federal workplace heat standard.