Backlash over a Planned Parenthood role he has held since 2011 forced out the TMB's chief, as per a resignation letter obtained by the Statesman.

“Let the fear of the Lord return to Austin. In Jesus’ name ... from another rally that focused on interfaith unity — are the latest sign of the Texas GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their ...

A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe

A key part is the requirement that the GOP House Caucus demanded. Committee Chairs are to be members from the majority party in the House, currently Republican. But the rules state that Vice Chairs are to be members of the minority party, currently Democrats. HR 4 also requires the two leadership positions to work together.

The Texas Republican Party has embraced a new class of evangelical conservatives whose goalposts continue to move further right.

Speaker Vote Fallout -  A contentious vote ends a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers.  In the end, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker.  But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.

Dustin Burrows on his election as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives ... a coalition of Democratic and GOP House members in the 150-member chamber, the Avalanche-Journal and our sister publication the Austin American-Statesman reported following ...

“Let the fear of the Lord return to Austin. In Jesus’ name ... Minutes after George, the Texas GOP chair, claimed that church-state separation doesn’t exist, Burden led a group of ...

“Let the fear of the Lord return to Austin. In Jesus’ name ... Minutes after George, the Texas GOP chair, claimed that church-state separation doesn't exist, Burden led a group of pastors ...

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has previously expressed concerns about the expansion of AI on the power grid, says there is "no daylight" between him and President Trump.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John Cornyn would be a test of the split in the Texas Republican Party.