David Muto

The special session has brought the state’s dormant redistricting fight back to life — but maybe not for long.

Your evening reading: Perry signs water bill; senators hope to revive transportation funding plan; New York GOP congressman boycotting Cruz dinner

The end of a tame regular session has given way to a special session that could prove much more volatile.

Your evening reading: Dewhurst says special session to begin this evening; redistricting committee assigned; Democrat criticizes House for inaction on immigration reform

With the Legislature hours away from adjournment, special session speculation continues to swirl.

Your evening reading: Perry comes out against part of budget deal but stays quiet on special session; insurance commissioner announces resignation; Cruz invited to speak in New Hampshire

The legislative session adjourns Monday, but if Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst gets his way, lawmakers may have to stick around.

Your evening reading: fight breaks out in House over attempt to expand gun rights for lawmakers; Railroad Commission in peril; Democrat takes issue with electric-bill refunds in budget deal

End-of-session tension abated on Wednesday as lawmakers, after days of uncertainty, broke through a budget stalemate.

Your evening reading: committee dinner, paid for by lobby, racked up $22,000 tab; budget breakthrough in sight; Perry meets with health care hecklers