Texas GOP, House and Republican Party

GOP megadonor says his PAC won't primary Republican Texas House members over speaker vote
The founder of a $20 million Republican PAC says he wants a GOP-backed Texas House speaker. But the decision must be left to the individual members.
Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle
Before a standing-room-only crowd at Tarrant County Republican party headquarters, Paxton and George said Cook should become Speaker because he won support from the House GOP Cauc
Texas lawmaker accuses state GOP chair of ethics violation over threats in House speaker race
Rep. Cody Harris filed a complaint against Texas GOP Chair Abraham George for sending mailers and censuring lawmakers who support Rep. Dustin Burrows as House speaker.
Paxton joins the fray in Texas House speaker's race, says it should be the GOP's choice
The Texas attorney general said he is frustrated with the longstanding tradition that awards the minority party at least some committee chairmanships.
Texas GOP chairman accused of ‘threatening’ lawmakers
A Republican state lawmaker in Texas accused the state’s GOP chairman of illegally threatening and intimidating lawmakers who don’t support the preferred candidate for state House speaker. Republican State Rep.
AG Ken Paxton speaks up in battle for Texas House Speaker
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is speaking up about who he believes lawmakers should choose to serve as the chamber's speaker.
Texas GOP battle for House speaker intensifies. Why a lawmaker filed an ethics complaint.
With the race for speaker of the Texas House coming down to the wire, the Republican-on-Republican war deepens.
Vouchers, marijuana, gambling: Top issues to watch as Texas lawmakers return to Austin
At least one bill expanding casinos has already been filed, a constitutional amendment by Rep. Carol Alvarado, a Houston ...
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Texas State Representative-Elect files bill to requiring schools to notify parents of charges against teachers
House Bill 1551 would require schools to notify parents within two days if a school or district employee is charged with certain criminal offenses.
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U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes
The proposal requires immigration authorities to hold and deport immigrants charged with crimes like burglary, theft, larceny ...
Texas GOP civil war reaches bruising climax with leadership battle
Long-simmering tensions within the Texas GOP are spilling out into the open amid a heated battle for the state House Speaker ...
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments in AG's efforts to close El Paso's Annunciation House
Texas Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments Jan. 13 in an appeal filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against El ...
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Beyonce’s mother’s beach house in Galveston foreclosed on, taken by bank
GALVESTON, Texas - After years of back and forth, the City of Galveston is taking action on Beyonce's mom's beach house. The ...
Are Texas school vouchers in turmoil? One top Democrat says yes.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said despite Gov. Greg Abbott's claims, school choice may not get across the ...
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Dallas County Republicans threaten censure against 2 House members over speaker support
Dallas County Republicans are threatening a censure against two members of the party if they do not support Rep. David Cook's ...