The 3 biggest powers in the Texas Legislature: The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker
Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker.
Artnet2d
Why the Row Over Sally Mann’s Photos Strikes Me as an Artist—and Texas Native
Censoring the work of Sally Mann underscores deep-seated issues in our nation around gender, sexuality, and the policing of ...
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Texas governor OK with legal sports betting, but his words may not matter
The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph4d
Abbott sets legislative agenda that could succeed, but Capitol is volatile
Gov. Greg Abbott has big plans for Texas, and despite a lingering power struggle within the state Republican Party, most of ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Gov. Greg Abbott has big plans for Texas, and despite a lingering power struggle within the state Republican Party, most of his priorities are on course to sail through the Legislature. At least at ...
Texas Monthly4d
The Capitol’s Ultimate Insider Has Had Enough
He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...
GOP ill will lingers in the Texas House even after Democrats were barred from chairmanships
The way the Texas House and most other legislative bodies operate, members can't just get up on the chamber floor and start ...