Lieutenant governor risks possible backlash from economy and seniors in angst with pitch from president for re-election race that he doesn't need to be prohibitive favorite to win barring unforeseen developments. more
Record spending bill clear chamber after 18 hours of debate and long waits on rulings as 46 Republicans try and fail to save lottery money and Democrats get conservatives to back off flagship university funds elimination threat in war against woke. more
Stiff opposition that Burrows faced when he entered race all but disappears by time far-right critic bombs with motion to vacate chair that handful of rookie Republicans who backed Cook for post slam resolution author for publicity stunt. more
State reps make mockery of far-right Republican's attempt to fire chamber's top leader who has hold on gavel strengthened instead with Harrison and Lowe as only votes for removing chair with motion that 141-2 vote buries. more
Veteran solon hits AG on impeachment, Hidalgo and fake Uber persona and claims to be president's most supportive senator as hottest Senate fight here in 14 years kicks off like brawl it promises to be. more
Abbott faces potential rescue ride for lawmaker he bankrolled if he breaks silence on Liberty party resolution that portrays school choice plan as state attempt to control private education. more
Lobbyists with links to new west wing leader and Republicans who wielded gavel before him get ratings bumps as competition intensifies thanks in part to governor's vouchers vengeance that fuels exodus from Legislature through revolving door. more
