At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, discussed whether he’ll support candidates in the 2016 primaries.
84th Legislative Session
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Economy
Video: Straus on Tax Relief
At our 6/9 conversation, State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the Speaker of the Texas House, talked about the billions of dollars in tax relief approved by the 84th Legislature.
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State Government
Straus: A Cautious, Conservative Session
In a wide-ranging interview with the Tribune’s Evan Smith, House Speaker Joe Straus touted the new state budget, franchise tax cuts and the Legislature’s slow but steady pace this year.
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Politics
Video: A Conversation With Joe Straus
Full video of my 6/9 conversation with state Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Posted inDemographics, Immigration
Look at What Happened With Immigration Issues During the Session
Differences in border security proposals sparked lots of debate during the 84th legislative session. Use our Texas Legislative Guide to see what lawmakers agreed upon, as well as other related issues that were debated this session.
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State Government
Harless Won’t Seek Re-election to Texas House
Weary of Republican infighting, state Rep. Patricia Harless, R-Spring, announced Monday that she won’t seek re-election next year.
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State Government
Abbott: No Special Session on Same-Sex Marriage
Gov. Greg Abbott told a San Antonio radio station on Monday that he won’t call a special session on same-sex marriage restrictions, even though conservative leaders pleaded via letter for him to do so.
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Politics
Analysis: Debating the Legislature’s Grades
The Texas Legislature left Austin last week after a regular session considered conservative by nearly everyone involved. So why is it getting bad grades from so many conservatives?
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Politics
Inside Texas Politics: Grading the 84th Legislature
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey look back on the 84th Legislature.
Posted inPublic Education
Catch Up on What Happened With Public Ed Issues This Session
Learn more about what happened to pre-kindergarten reform, school choice legislation and other public education issues using our Texas Legislative Guide.