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Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier sues for unlawful detainment while trapped in the Texas capitol

Collier has now been trapped in the capitol building for more than 24 hours.

by Stephanie Koithan August 19, 2025August 29, 2025

Collier has now been trapped in the capitol building for more than 24 hours.

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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier still locked in the capitol for refusing surveillance escort

The police escorts are meant to monitor the Democrats to ensure they don’t break quorum again.

by Stephanie Koithan August 19, 2025August 28, 2025

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GOP Texas Rep. Capriglione drops re-election bid after reported affair, allegations he funded abortions

An exotic dancer alleges the anti-choice Republican paid for her abortions and shared disturbing fantasies about children.

by Stephanie Koithan July 25, 2025August 29, 2025

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The Texas Legislative session is (finally) over. Here’s what passed and failed.

The Republican-controlled Lege passed 1,200 bills this session, and many focused on culture war issues.

by Stephanie Koithan June 3, 2025June 10, 2025

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ACLU, others say they’ll sue Texas over bill requiring schools to display Ten Commandments

The bill is currently on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where it’s expected to be signed into law.

by Stephanie Koithan May 29, 2025June 27, 2025

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GOP-authored policing and surveillance bills crash and burn as Texas legislative session closes

The bills would have criminalized wearing masks at protests and made it harder to obtain police disciplinary records.

by Stephanie Koithan May 28, 2025June 3, 2025

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Dems run down the clock to defeat Texas ‘SAVE’ act and Lege’s most-restrictive abortion bill

The bills ran out of time to be brought to the floor for a vote as this session of the Texas Legislature nears its end.

by Stephanie Koithan May 27, 2025June 13, 2025

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A Texas House committee just killed off a bill that would have allowed online voter registration

Texas is one of just eight states that don’t allow online voter registration — and they’re all under Republican control.

by Stephanie Koithan May 15, 2025May 27, 2025

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Texas House debating ‘book ban’ bill seeking to prevent minors from accessing ‘obscene’ books

Activists argue the bill could be used as a ‘book ban’ on queer literature.

by Stephanie Koithan May 8, 2025May 27, 2025

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Drag activist testifies against Texas story time bill while wearing names of disgraced pastors

The back of the dress says ‘kids are safer at drag storytime than at church.’

by Stephanie Koithan May 5, 2025July 15, 2025

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Matthew McConaughey testifies in Texas Lege Wednesday, calling for more film investment

Parameters of HB 4568 stipulate that qualifying films must ‘portray Texas and Texans in a positive fashion’ and uphold family values.

by Stephanie Koithan April 23, 2025June 3, 2025

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to name New York strip steak something less woke

New York steakhouses are pushing back, and one says it will sue the state.

by Stephanie Koithan March 24, 2025May 2, 2025

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Republican Texas lawmaker introduces bill to eliminate state’s Parks and Wildlife Department

House Bill 4938 would kill off the agency that oversees state parks and issues hunting and fishing licenses.

by Stephanie Koithan March 18, 2025March 31, 2025

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Texas Republican introduces bill making it a felony to be transgender

The bill is one of several targeting the queer community this session.

by Stephanie Koithan March 14, 2025June 2, 2025

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Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier sues for unlawful detainment while trapped in the Texas capitol

Texas Democrat Nicole Collier still locked in the capitol for refusing surveillance escort

GOP Texas Rep. Capriglione drops re-election bid after reported affair, allegations he funded abortions

The Texas Legislative session is (finally) over. Here’s what passed and failed.

ACLU, others say they’ll sue Texas over bill requiring schools to display Ten Commandments

GOP-authored policing and surveillance bills crash and burn as Texas legislative session closes

Dems run down the clock to defeat Texas ‘SAVE’ act and Lege’s most-restrictive abortion bill

A Texas House committee just killed off a bill that would have allowed online voter registration

Texas House debating ‘book ban’ bill seeking to prevent minors from accessing ‘obscene’ books

Drag activist testifies against Texas story time bill while wearing names of disgraced pastors

Matthew McConaughey testifies in Texas Lege Wednesday, calling for more film investment

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to name New York strip steak something less woke

Republican Texas lawmaker introduces bill to eliminate state’s Parks and Wildlife Department

Texas Republican introduces bill making it a felony to be transgender

With Texas in a budget crisis, the GOP-controlled Lege may not be in the mood to do anything but cut

Texas Democrats have failed to pass voter access legislation for years. The pandemic may change that.

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