Though a budget deal was struck last week, lawmakers aren't done arguing about it.
Your evening reading: uncertainty lingers over budget deal as votes loom; dispute over innocence commission bill threatens to derail other legislation; UT regent nominees grilled at hearing
With a budget deal struck, the spotlight now shifts to Gov. Rick Perry.
Your evening reading: budget deal reached; Gonzalez says she'll seek re-election; debate over end-of-life bill gets personal
Another day of seesaw negotiations over the state budget ended without a deal, but an agreement — once again — appears within reach.
Your evening reading: budget negotiations back in limbo; Perry signs Michael Morton Act; senator says Kitzman unlikely to win confirmation
A day after a budget breakthrough appeared imminent, negotiations were thrown back into limbo.
Your evening reading: Abbott urges groups to contact him if they were targeted by IRS; Gohmert rips Holder at hearing; Dewhurst calls for investigation of abortion provider
Days after a stalemate threatened to force lawmakers into legislative overtime, chances of a special session for the state budget have dwindled.
Your evening reading: campus carry bill clears Senate committee; House budget chief says leaders close on water, education deal; Cornyn video on border deaths sparks debate
With the end of the session drawing near, a possible crack in the budget stalemate has emerged.
Your evening reading: budget negotiators reach agreement, but big items still unresolved; CPRIT funding tentatively restored; Perry calls IRS audit scandal "un-American at best"
With about two weeks left in the session, comity in the Capitol is showing signs of fraying.
Your evening reading: criminal investigation launched into West blast; Cornyn, Texas Republicans blast Obama administration over IRS admission; House rejects Senate's version of testing overhaul
After President Obama's visit to Austin put Texas in the spotlight on Thursday, attention turned back to the state Capitol, where a major deadline loomed.
