/tags/texas-house-of-representatives Texas House of Representatives en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:04:34 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-07-16/robert-roberson-death-row-new-execution-date-set-texas-attorney-general-anderson-county-palestine After a roughly 20-minute hearing, Judge Austin Reeve Jackson rejected arguments by Roberson's attorney that his execution should be further delayed because of a pending appeal to the state's highest criminal court. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:04:34 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-07-16/robert-roberson-death-row-new-execution-date-set-texas-attorney-general-anderson-county-palestine Toluwani Osibamowo /government/2025-06-25/special-session-thc-north-texas-hemp-abbot-veto Lawmakers are expected to hold a special session next month to set new regulations on the state's multi-billion dollar hemp industry. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:04:00 GMT /government/2025-06-25/special-session-thc-north-texas-hemp-abbot-veto Penelope Rivera, James Hartley /government/2025-06-23/nondisclosure-agreement-sexual-assault-child-abuse-texas The bill would prevent using nondisclosure agreements in sexual abuse and human trafficking cases. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:07:03 GMT /government/2025-06-23/nondisclosure-agreement-sexual-assault-child-abuse-texas Penelope Rivera /politics/2025-06-03/republican-tony-tinderholt-running-for-tarrant-county-commissioners-court The Republican, who announced his retirement from the Texas House Monday, announced his bid right after Tarrant County commissioners voted on new district borders favorable to the GOP. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 21:42:40 GMT /politics/2025-06-03/republican-tony-tinderholt-running-for-tarrant-county-commissioners-court Penelope Rivera /texas-news/2025-06-03/arlington-rep-tony-tinderholt-voice-of-the-insurgent-far-right-gop-to-retire Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:25:47 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-03/arlington-rep-tony-tinderholt-voice-of-the-insurgent-far-right-gop-to-retire Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2025-06-03/this-texan-has-been-calling-every-state-lawmaker-for-years-atxplained 94 year-old Reta Ward has been calling all the Texas state lawmakers for decades to weigh in on everything from water policy to school vouchers. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:42:09 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-03/this-texan-has-been-calling-every-state-lawmaker-for-years-atxplained Matt Largey /government/2025-06-02/texas-judges-first-pay-raise-in-10-years-state-lawmaker-retirement-89th-legislative-session The base salary for state judges hasn't changed or adjusted for inflation since 2013, ranking Texas second-to-last for judicial salaries in the country. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:43:59 GMT /government/2025-06-02/texas-judges-first-pay-raise-in-10-years-state-lawmaker-retirement-89th-legislative-session Toluwani Osibamowo /texas-news/2025-05-29/automatic-denial-of-bail-for-some-migrants-fails-to-pass-texas-house Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups. Thu, 29 May 2025 12:31:39 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-29/automatic-denial-of-bail-for-some-migrants-fails-to-pass-texas-house Kayla Guo | The Texas Tribune /government/2025-05-27/nda-non-disclosure-agreement-sexual-assault-ban-texas-cindy-clemishire The bill aims to ban nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases, sexual assault cases and human trafficking cases. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:54:30 GMT /government/2025-05-27/nda-non-disclosure-agreement-sexual-assault-ban-texas-cindy-clemishire Penelope Rivera /texas-news/2025-05-27/texas-dei-ban-in-public-schools-approved-in-the-house Senate Bill 12's supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:10:58 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-27/texas-dei-ban-in-public-schools-approved-in-the-house