Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
What to watch as Texas Legislature convenes to kick off its 89th session
From debating school vouchers and improving the state's water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party.
Watch Live: Texas' 89th legislative session begins with lawmakers voting for a new House speaker
It's the first vote lawmakers will conduct during the 89th regular legislative session after being sworn in. After current House Speaker Dade Phelan dropped his bid to keep the ga
Texas House of Representatives Kicks Off 89th Legislative Session with Public Support
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Live updates: Texas 2025 legislative session begins with Texas House speaker fight
Three nominees are vying for the Texas House speaker's gavel after the 89th Texas legislature was seated Tuesday.
Live updates: House, Senate gavels fall and 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins
The Texas Legislature convenes for its 89th regular session at noon today, kicking off 140 days of wrangling over the business of the state. Lawmakers will debate the future of public education, find ways to spend nearly $200 billion in tax money and wrestle over divisive issues like border security and abortion.
Jack Fink talks with Rep. Carl Tepper ahead of Texas' 89th legislative session
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with Texas Rep. Carl Tepper before the House voted on a speaker.
Old-Guard Republican Picked to Lead Texas House in Setback for Hard Right
The vote suggested that a period of political warfare between G.O.P. factions would continue to shape lawmaking in the state.
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Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defies federal government, orders flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott flouted federal orders Monday and announced that flags in the Lone Star State will be flown ...
Texas governor orders state’s flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state’s flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as ...
Democrats recruit Tejano star for South Texas House seat
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Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle
George urged Harris to call him about his vote “before the Republican Party of Texas sends any direct mail into your ...
Texas governor orders flags to be raised to full staff for Trump's inauguration
Flags have been lowered to half-staff at many federal and public buildings across the country in honor of former President ...
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Texas House to pick new speaker, concluding brutal proxy war
The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the ...