A loophole helped McAllen hide how much it paid Enrique Iglesias. The Texas House on Wednesday moved to patch it.
The Texas House unanimously passed House Bill 81 on Wednesday. Full Story
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Texas House committee backs $115 billion budget plan for 2020-21
After passing through the House Appropriations Committee, House Bill 1 now goes to the full Texas House. Full Story
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Democrats hold on to Texas House seat in San Antonio special election runoff
Democrat Ray Lopez won the special election runoff Tuesday night for the seat formerly held by state Rep. Justin Rodriguez, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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In special election runoff for Texas House seat, Democrats work to avoid repeat of 2018 upset
Tuesday's special election runoff for House District 125 is drawing many comparisons to the state Senate race that Democrats lost last year — but this time, the party isn't leaving anything up to chance. Full Story
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Analysis: The Texas Legislature wasn’t built for harmony. It was built for debate.
As the Texas Legislature digs into the busiest half of the session, early harmony is giving way to difference and debate. The House and Senate are easing into their traditional roles — as rivals. Full Story
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Democrat Christina Morales wins Texas House seat formerly held by Alvarado
Carol Alvarado gave up the seat in December after winning a promotion to the Texas Senate. Full Story
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Texas House bill would put $9 billion into school finance reform and property tax relief
Members of the Texas House received their first look at the soon-to-be-filed proposal in a one-page summary circulating around the Texas Capitol Monday afternoon. Full Story
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State Rep. Victoria Neave sued over $26,000 in unpaid property taxes
Neave said Thursday afternoon that she had been notified of the lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week. Full Story
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Analysis: Where control of the next Texas Legislature will be decided
One-fifth of the incumbents in the Texas House serve in districts where less than 10 percentage points separated average Democrats from average Republicans in statewide races. That's more than enough contested turf to put control within reach of either party. Full Story
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Greg Abbott sets March 12 as date of special election runoff for San Antonio state House seat
The race pits Republican Fred Rangel against Democrat Ray Lopez for the seat formerly held by state Rep. Justin Rodriguez, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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In 2012, there were 19 Republican women in the Texas House. Now, there are six.
In addition to the six House members, there are six female Republicans in the state Senate. Republican lawmakers and political operatives are hoping to make moves now to get those numbers up after the 2020 election. Full Story
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Meet the 86th: A conversation with new Republican state Reps. Brad Buckley, Sam Harless and Cody Harris
Meet the 86th: A conversation with new Republican state Reps. Brad Buckley, Sam Harless and Cody Harris, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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![From left: Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith moderates a discussion with state Reps. Brad Buckley, R-Killeen; Sam Harless, R-Spring; and Cody Harris, R-Palestine, in Austin on Feb. 14, 2019.]()
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This Texas program lands poor people in jail. Getting rid of it has been too complicated — but that might be changing.
Lawmakers in both chambers and parties want to fix the controversial Driver Responsibility Program, but the program funds state trauma centers. Where will they find $144 million to fill the gap? Full Story
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Republican, Democrat advance to runoff for Texas House seat in San Antonio
Republican Fred Rangel and Democrat Ray Lopez are heading to an overtime round in the race to replace former state Rep. Justin Rodriguez, D-San Antonio. Full Story
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Texas House Democrats made big progress in 2018. Will they capitalize on it in 2019?
Some freshman Democrats see an opportunity to be ambitious this legislative session. But more seasoned lawmakers suggest a more measured approach. Full Story
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Special election runoff to replace Carol Alvarado in Texas House to be held March 5
Voters will decide the successor to former state Rep. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, who was elected to the Texas Senate in December. Full Story
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Four Democrats and one Republican vie for Justin Rodriguez's seat
The Democratic state representative from San Antonio gave up his seat in January after being appointed Bexar County commissioner. Full Story
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Texas’ savings account is poised to hit $15 billion. How much will lawmakers spend?
As lawmakers debate costly investments in property tax reduction and public schools, they're eyeing the state savings account for a sizable withdrawal. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with three new Democratic Texas state representatives
Meet the 86th: A conversation with new Texas state Reps. Rhetta Bowers, Jessica Gonzalez and James Talarico, moderated by Texas Tribune co-founder and CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Democrat wins special election to replace Pickett; 2 Democrats headed to runoff to replace Alvarado
There were special elections Tuesday to fill vacant state House seats in Houston and El Paso. Full Story
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