The Texas Legislature is back in session this week. Here’s what to watch
House members will kick off the session by electing a new House speaker, which comes after months of GOP infighting.
Texas Speaker's race mirrors 'The Conclave' in strategy, negotiations | Opinion
The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...
Texas House faces a momentous decision right off the bat: Who will lead as speaker?
The choice of speaker, made by all 150 members of the Texas House, will set the course of the 2025 legislative session and ...
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‘You Know What?’: Dem Rep Comes Unglued After Scott Jennings Asks One Simple Question
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas descended into a rant Wednesday night after Republican strategist Scott Jennings ...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett blasts critics trying to blame LA wildfire struggles on ‘DEI’ firefighters
In a heated exchange with CNN’s Scott Jennings, Congresswoman Crockett exposed the hypocrisy of wanting Black people to serve ...
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Congressional Black Caucus welcomes new members at swearing-in ceremony
New members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt-Rochester, make history as the first Black women to serve in the US Senate together.
Why State Rep. Gene Wu's viral comments on Black civil rights paving the way for Asians ring true
Texas State Rep. Gene Wu's recent podcast appearance went viral. Here's why his comment on minority communities standing ...
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Accountability or Coercion? State GOP leaders pressure East Texas representatives to align with House speaker pick
Attorney General Ken Paxton and Abraham George, the Chairman of the Texas GOP, were in Tyler on Monday as a part of a ...
‘Kicking Down Doors in Heels’: Black Women In Social Impact Shine At Brunch
With the dawn of a new administration, Black women leaders gathered to celebrate their social impact, and toast to a future ...
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Rep. Mihaela Plesa survived a heated GOP challenge. Here’s how she thinks Democrats can prevail
Plesa, a Dallas Democrat, said the party should embrace bipartisanship, and start talking about economic issues.
Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from ...