Texas TribuneCassandra Pollock And Patrick SvitekPublished: July 17, 2020, 5:06 pmUpdated: July 17, 2020, 5:46 pmTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTexas TribuneCassandra Pollock And Patrick SvitekPublished: July 17, 2020, 5:06 pmUpdated: July 17, 2020, 5:46 pmTags: A Houston federal judge ruled Friday that the Republican Party of Texas may proceed with its in-person convention, according to lawyers involved in the litigation, a striking last-minute development as party officials have .Jared Woodfill, an attorney for Houston activist Steve Hotze, who helped file...…Texas TribuneCassandra Pollock And Patrick SvitekPublished: July 17, 2020, 5:06 pmUpdated: July 17, 2020, 5:46 pmTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTexas TribuneCassandra Pollock And Patrick SvitekPublished: July 17, 2020, 5:06 pmUpdated: July 17, 2020, 5:46 pmTags: A Houston federal judge ruled Friday that the Republican Party of Texas may proceed with its in-person convention, according to lawyers involved in the litigation, a striking last-minute development as party officials have .Jared Woodfill, an attorney for Houston activist Steve Hotze, who helped file...WW…

Updated 11:09 p.m. CT FridayA Houston federal judge ruled Friday that the Republican Party of Texas may proceed with its in-person convention, a striking last-minute development as party officials have . But soon after the ruling, party Chair James Dickey said the party will continue with its plans for a virtual convention, saying it would provide the best opportunity for delegates to participate.Jared Woodfill, an attorney for Houston activist Steve Hotze, who helped file the lawsuit, said Judge Lynn Hughes ruled that the party can hold an in-person convention both this weekend and next...…Updated 11:09 p.m. CT FridayA Houston federal judge ruled Friday that the Republican Party of Texas may proceed with its in-person convention, a striking last-minute development as party officials have . But soon after the ruling, party Chair James Dickey said the party will continue with its plans for a virtual convention, saying it would provide the best opportunity for delegates to participate.Jared Woodfill, an attorney for Houston activist Steve Hotze, who helped file the lawsuit, said Judge Lynn Hughes ruled that the party can hold an in-person convention both this weekend and next...WW…

Lt. Gov. said Monday that the state Senate does not currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns but that he will try to see if there is a "path" to change that.The news from the Republican presiding officer of the Senate came days after the House , commonly referred to as "constitutional carry" by supporters.“If we have the votes to pass a permitless carry bill off the Senate floor, I will move it," Patrick said in a statement. "At this point we don’t have the votes on the floor to pass it. I plan to meet with law enforcement who oppose permitless carry and with the...…Lt. Gov. said Monday that the state Senate does not currently have the votes to pass permitless carry of handguns but that he will try to see if there is a "path" to change that.The news from the Republican presiding officer of the Senate came days after the House , commonly referred to as "constitutional carry" by supporters.“If we have the votes to pass a permitless carry bill off the Senate floor, I will move it," Patrick said in a statement. "At this point we don’t have the votes on the floor to pass it. I plan to meet with law enforcement who oppose permitless carry and with the...WW…

, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.The gaming empire Las Vegas Sands is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising blitz to build support for its campaign to bring casinos to Texas.The company will begin airing TV and radio ads Thursday in the state's biggest markets, according to an announcement first shared with The Texas Tribune. The news of the ads came the same day that a Texas House committee reviewed proposals to expand gambling in the state, including one being backed by Las Vegas Sands.The ads tell Texans that "billions of...…, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.The gaming empire Las Vegas Sands is launching a multimillion-dollar advertising blitz to build support for its campaign to bring casinos to Texas.The company will begin airing TV and radio ads Thursday in the state's biggest markets, according to an announcement first shared with The Texas Tribune. The news of the ads came the same day that a Texas House committee reviewed proposals to expand gambling in the state, including one being backed by Las Vegas Sands.The ads tell Texans that "billions of...WW…

More than a month has passed since Gov. ended virtually all statewide restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide, new coronavirus cases are on the rise as new variants of the virus spread. And about four-fifths of Texans are not yet fully vaccinated.But at least for now, the most dire predictions of a new major wave of cases in Texas have not come true, prompting a mix of theories from public health experts.Those experts caution that a major increase in cases could still come and it may still be too early to tell whether Abbott’s decisions to lift the statewide mask...…More than a month has passed since Gov. ended virtually all statewide restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide, new coronavirus cases are on the rise as new variants of the virus spread. And about four-fifths of Texans are not yet fully vaccinated.But at least for now, the most dire predictions of a new major wave of cases in Texas have not come true, prompting a mix of theories from public health experts.Those experts caution that a major increase in cases could still come and it may still be too early to tell whether Abbott’s decisions to lift the statewide mask...WW…

Rick Perry, in a rare return to policy debates in Austin, is teaming up with a Democratic state lawmaker to push for psychedelic drug therapy for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.The former Republican governor is throwing his support behind a bill by state Rep. , D-Brownsville, that calls for a clinical study of psilocybin — the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" — to treat PTSD in veterans."To me, this may be one of the most hopeful pieces of legislation that the members of the Legislature have the opportunity to consider this session," Perry said in an interview...…Rick Perry, in a rare return to policy debates in Austin, is teaming up with a Democratic state lawmaker to push for psychedelic drug therapy for veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.The former Republican governor is throwing his support behind a bill by state Rep. , D-Brownsville, that calls for a clinical study of psilocybin — the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" — to treat PTSD in veterans."To me, this may be one of the most hopeful pieces of legislation that the members of the Legislature have the opportunity to consider this session," Perry said in an interview...WW…

After setting the bar high last year in Texas, national Democrats are offering an initially cautious outlook for the U.S. House battlefield here in 2022.The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that it will target two Republican-held districts in Texas — the ones currently held by Reps. of San Antonio and of Irving. They were one of 22 districts nationwide that the committee included on its 2022 target list, which it emphasized as preliminary due to redistricting.Last election cycle, the DCCC the centerpiece of its strategy to grow its House majority — and came up...…After setting the bar high last year in Texas, national Democrats are offering an initially cautious outlook for the U.S. House battlefield here in 2022.The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Tuesday that it will target two Republican-held districts in Texas — the ones currently held by Reps. of San Antonio and of Irving. They were one of 22 districts nationwide that the committee included on its 2022 target list, which it emphasized as preliminary due to redistricting.Last election cycle, the DCCC the centerpiece of its strategy to grow its House majority — and came up...WW…

, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Thursday he is "seriously considering" running for attorney general in 2022 — and detailed how he would challenge the incumbent, embattled fellow Republican ."There have been some serious allegations levied against the current attorney general," Bush said in an interview with Dallas radio host Mark Davis. "Personally I think that the top law enforcement official in Texas needs to be above reproach."Bush, the grandson of former President George H.W. Bush and...…, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush said Thursday he is "seriously considering" running for attorney general in 2022 — and detailed how he would challenge the incumbent, embattled fellow Republican ."There have been some serious allegations levied against the current attorney general," Bush said in an interview with Dallas radio host Mark Davis. "Personally I think that the top law enforcement official in Texas needs to be above reproach."Bush, the grandson of former President George H.W. Bush and...WW…

Mike Collier, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor who lost to Dan Patrick by 5 percentage points, is gearing up for another run.Collier is launching an exploratory committee to challenge Patrick again next year, though he said it is more of a "confirmatory" committee and that he is "intent on doing this.""This is a rematch, and it's all about holding Dan Patrick accountable," Collier said in an interview, arguing that two major recent events — the winter weather emergency and coronavirus pandemic — have shown "what poor leadership does in the state of Texas."Collier, a...…Mike Collier, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor who lost to Dan Patrick by 5 percentage points, is gearing up for another run.Collier is launching an exploratory committee to challenge Patrick again next year, though he said it is more of a "confirmatory" committee and that he is "intent on doing this.""This is a rematch, and it's all about holding Dan Patrick accountable," Collier said in an interview, arguing that two major recent events — the winter weather emergency and coronavirus pandemic — have shown "what poor leadership does in the state of Texas."Collier, a...WW…

Skip to contentAUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) - by Patrick Svitek The Texas Senate on Thursday approved all its priority bills for the fourth special session, though the spotlight remains on the House and whether it can break a stalemate over school vouchers.“We will not give up until we get our largest priorities accomplished,” Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, said on the Senate floor before the chamber passed its voucher legislation.Gov. Greg Abbott convened the latest special session Tuesday, asking lawmakers to pass unfinished business on border security and continue working on his...…Skip to contentAUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) - by Patrick Svitek The Texas Senate on Thursday approved all its priority bills for the fourth special session, though the spotlight remains on the House and whether it can break a stalemate over school vouchers.“We will not give up until we get our largest priorities accomplished,” Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, said on the Senate floor before the chamber passed its voucher legislation.Gov. Greg Abbott convened the latest special session Tuesday, asking lawmakers to pass unfinished business on border security and continue working on his...WW…