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From left: State Sens. Jane Nelson, Larry Taylor and state Rep. Greg Bonnen look on as Gov. Greg Abbott talks about bills he's signed to improve school safety and provide greater mental health resources to students, in Austin on June 6, 2019.

Gov. Greg Abbott signs several school safety bills in wake of shooting at Santa Fe High

by Alex Samuels

The bills would, among other things, strengthen mental health initiatives available to children, abolish the cap on how many school marshals can carry guns on public school campuses and allot money to school districts that can go toward “hardening” their campuses.

Debate on HB1, the House state budget bill, continues into its 12th hour as House Speaker Dennis Bonnen remains in control of the debate.

With lack of movement on “constitutional carry” bill, gun rights advocate visits homes of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, other members

by Cassandra Pollock

Bonnen called the man's move "gutless," according to media reports. The Angleton Republican was in Austin when the man visited his home.

Point of Order: Rural Texas at a crossroads

by Evan Smith and Michael Rey de Leon

In the latest episode of our podcast about the 86th Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Four Price about the public policy challenges and opportunities in communities that may be losing population but remain critical to our history and heritage.

State Rep. Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, sits alone before discussion of the property tax bill on August 14, 2017.

State Rep. Dennis Bonnen gains momentum as four Texas House speaker candidates drop out

by Alex Samuels and Cassandra Pollock

The Angleton Republican called a press conference for Monday afternoon to discuss the race.

During a marathon debate on the state budget, Texas House Parliamentarian Chris Griesel reacts to a point of order on an amendment involving feral hog elimination.

Analysis: For potential Texas House speaker candidates, the clock is ticking

by Ross Ramsey

Add another candidate to the pool of people who want to be the next speaker of the Texas House, and a conundrum for candidates who aren't officially in: Late birds usually don't get the worms.

Texas Tribune Conversation event with Rep. Joe Moody, D-El Paso, and Rep. Four Price, R-Amarillo, on January 26, 2017

House approves bill focused on mental health insurance benefits

by Marissa Evans

Texas House members approved a bill that would prevent health insurance companies from offering mental health benefits differently from medical benefits.

Price and Moody on the state of mental health in Texas (video)

by Texas Tribune Staff

Full video of Evan Smith's 1/26 conversation about mental health policy in Texas with state Reps. Four Price, R-Amarillo, and Joe Moody, D-El Paso.

A conversation with Price and Smithee (video)

by Evan Smith

Full video of my 10/4 conversation with state Reps. Four Price, R-Amarillo, and John Smithee, R-Amarillo, on the campus of Amarillo College.

Moved by the story of Erica and Joshua Raef of Amarillo, lawmakers passed HB 635, a law that guarantees parents the right to the remains of their unborn children, regardless of how small they are.

Parents Guaranteed Right to Bury Stillborn Babies

by Sophia Bollag

Moved by the story of an Amarillo family, legislators passed a new law that will guarantee parents the right to the remains of their stillborn children. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.

Happy Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, watches passage of SB 1 budget bill on a 30-1 vote April 14, 2015. Lone no vote was Sen. Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston.

The Brief: May 18, 2015

by John Reynolds

With two weeks left in the legislative session, here are a couple of takes on the state of play on taxes and the budget, the only piece of legislation that must be passed.

Health Agency Mergers Get House Look

by Edgar Walters

The House Human Services Committee heard testimony Monday evening on a bill that would partially consolidate the state’s massive health and human services system.

Committees Moving on Bills to Limit Tuition Increases

by Matthew Watkins and Ryan McCrimmon

A Senate committee has approved a bill that would limit tuition increases to the rate of inflation unless universities meet "performance measures." Meanwhile, a House committee is considering a bill to tie tuition increases only to inflation.

State Rep. Four Price, R-Amarillo and Sen Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, at the final Sunset Advisory Commission meeting on Jan. 14, 2015.

The Brief: March 19, 2015

by John Reynolds

Lawmakers late Wednesday afternoon signaled that they will tap the brakes on plans to consolidate the state's health and human services agencies.

Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, wraps up the Sunset Advisory Commission hearing on Jan. 14, 2015.

Post-Scandal, Lawmakers Changing Gears on Health Agency

by Edgar Walters

As the state’s largest health agency reels from a scandal over how it awarded contracts to private vendors, lawmakers on Wednesday said they are slowing down on their ambitious — and controversial — plan to restructure it.

X-Ray Technologist Donna Fehl, prepares to scan a patient on a mobile mammogram machine at a clinic in Port Arthur, Texas, Monday, November 11, 2013.

GOP Lawmaker: Women "Will Die" Without Cancer Screening Funds

by Edgar Walters

State Rep. Sarah Davis on Tuesday warned that proposed changes to a women's health program — intended to gut funding for Planned Parenthood clinics — would put women's lives in danger.

TribLive: A Conversation With Amarillo Lawmakers

by Evan Smith

Full video of my 2/7 TribLive conversation with three Amarillo lawmakers: state Sen. Kel Seliger and state Reps. "Four" Price and John Smithee.

Candidate for Lt. Governor, Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, makes a point to Evan Smith at TribLive on September 19, 2013.

The Brief: Feb. 7, 2014

by John Reynolds

The rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric in the GOP lieutenant governor's race — and personified by state Sen. Dan Patrick — is angering several Hispanic party leaders to the point where one of them is considering voting for a Democrat in the general election.

Mitt Romney and Gov. Chris Christie shake hands after Romney introduces him at event in Lebanon, N.H.

The Brief: Feb. 6, 2014

by John Reynolds

Chris Christie is coming to Texas on Thursday and with a large target on his back placed there by Democrats.

Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott talked about border security, criminal justice and other issues during his "Securing Texans" address in Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2014.

The Brief: Feb. 5, 2014

by John Reynolds

Add Greg Abbott, apparently, to those wanting to turn the page on coverage of Wendy Davis' life story.

Greg Abbott, then a candidate for governor and now the governor-elect, spoke at a NE Tarrant Tea Party meeting at Concordia Lutheran Church in Bedford on Nov. 12, 2013. State Sen. Wendy Davis, who was also running for governor, spoke to veterans at Luby's in Forest Hill the day before.

The Brief: Feb. 4, 2014

by John Reynolds

Greg Abbott has reversed the campaign fundraising storyline of a month ago, raising more than three times the cash as the combined efforts of Wendy Davis and Battleground Texas.