Texas Legislature 2025

Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them. Full Story 

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains. Full Story 

Patrick on Sunday said the Legislature should amend the language of the state’s near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies. Full Story 

In 2023, Texas passed a DEI ban at the state’s public universities. Now Abbott wants the state to stop funding diversity programs in K-12 schools. Full Story 

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that. Full Story 

The new speaker’s power over the budget and committee assignments is expected to bolster established Republican leaders and some Democrats who supported the winner. Full Story 

Abraham George’s comments are the latest sign of the state GOP’s embrace of fundamentalist ideologies that seek to center public life around their faith. Full Story 

The race pitted state Reps. David Cook and Dustin Burrows against each other. Here’s how each representative voted. Full Story 

Burrows defeated Rep. David Cook with a coalition of Republican and Democratic votes. Full Story 

The Texas House kicked off the 2025 session by electing an establishment Republican to lead the chamber, drawing criticism from within the GOP. Full Story 

From debating school vouchers and improving the state’s water supply to reining in property taxes, the GOP-led body will look to pass its conservative priorities amid fighting within the party. Full Story 

The new speaker will have a dramatic impact on the direction of this year’s lawmaking — and potentially the future of the Legislature. Full Story 

The estimate includes $23.8 billion leftover from the current budget cycle. Full Story 

Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are. Full Story 

The Texas Tribune’s politics podcast returns with a look at the race for House speaker, the future of school vouchers and other major legislative issues this year. Full Story 

The Lubbock Republican has been working for years to develop a new statewide approach to managing water and hopes voters will devote $1 billion a year to the problem. Full Story 

After his party lost seats in the Texas House, Wu says he’s focused on building a coalition against extremism. Full Story 

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. Full Story 

Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say. Full Story 

Allison lost his primary last year, after being targeted by his party over his vote to kill school vouchers. Full Story