Texas Legislature
Coverage of Texas Legislature in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Dem James Talarico hired brains behind ‘Cocks not Glocks’ protest to draft gun control bills
James Talarico hired Ana Lopez to draft three gun control bills in the Texas legislature in 2019, which all failed to pass. Lopez was previously associated with the 'Cocks not Glocks' protest.
- Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood
A new investigative report highlights Camp Mystic's emergency planning failures before the 2025 floods, which resulted in 27 deaths. The report will inform Texas Legislature policy changes.
- Talarico makes stunning claim about why he thinks Texas elections aren't 'free and fair'
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico claims state laws, including restrictive voting measures like SB1, have made elections less 'free and fair,' hindering Democratic chances. He argues Republican-led voter suppression efforts contribute to low turnout in Texas, though data shows recent election participation has increased compared to past cycles.
- Paxton hails Trump’s endorsement as ‘most powerful force in politics’ after Texas runoff win – US politics live
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton praised Donald Trump's endorsement after winning a Senate runoff against incumbent John Cornyn. The article also highlights Democratic victories in Texas congressional races, Republican redistricting efforts in Alabama and South Carolina, and updates on Trump's health and policy proposals.
- Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff
Veteran Texas congressman Al Green was defeated by freshman Democratic representative Christian Menefee in a Democratic primary runoff for the 18th district. The race was influenced by Republican gerrymandering, as the Texas legislature redrew congressional maps to favor GOP interests.
- Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods
Texas lawmakers failed to pass legislation that could have protected residents from deadly floods, despite repeated warnings and opportunities to curb development in high-risk areas. At least 137 people died in the July 4 tragedy, with most staying in places identified as being at risk for flooding. The state's inability to pass protective legislation has been criticized by experts.
- Federal court upholds Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in public classrooms
A federal appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, citing it as a defense of religious liberty and constitutional principles. The ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals followed legislation passed by Texas's Republican-led legislature, with advocates celebrating it as a historic victory for religious heritage.