When members debate the proposed rules for the House on Thursday, they’ll discuss a plan from House Speaker Joe Straus to expand one committee’s jurisdiction in investigating state agencies and practices.
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Slideshow: Day One of the 84th Legislature
On the first day of the 84th Legislature, state lawmakers were sworn into office amidst family and friends. Afterwards, the House re-elected Joe Straus speaker, while the Senate made Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa president pro tempore.
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The Brief: Jan. 14, 2015
A video of a confrontation between open-carry activists and a lawmaker drew attention to the group’s tactics on Tuesday.
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Video: Day One of the 84th Legislature
State lawmakers and their families filled the Texas Capitol in Austin on Tuesday for the start of the 2015 legislative session – a day complete with formalities, pomp and a vote for House speaker.
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State Government
Analysis: These Voters Were Not Looking for Change
The House on Tuesday re-elected Joe Straus to be speaker, easily squelching a rebellion from a noisy but small faction of conservatives who backed Scott Turner. Were the challengers out of sync with Texans, or just with the current management?
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It’s Opening Day for the 84th Legislature
Got your popcorn ready? The Texas Legislature opens its 84th 140-day regular session today at noon, with ceremonies, a little pomp and a skirmish or two. Here’s a look at what’s happening today.
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The Brief: Jan. 13, 2015
A historic vote for House speaker could happen on a day long on ceremony otherwise.
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Day Before Key Vote, Turner Supporters Rally
Tuesday’s vote for speaker of the Texas House will provide “a sense of hope” to “the people of America,” state Rep. Scott Turner told a small rally of supporters at a La Quinta Inn near the Capitol Monday.
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Analysis: Picking Straus, Taking Names
Legislators hate to be pinned down — unless they’re keeping score. In the race for speaker of the House between incumbent Joe Straus and challenger Scott Turner, both sides want to know who lines up where.
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Criminal Justice
Border Apprehensions in Texas Spiked in 2014
Federal immigration agents apprehended nearly 97,000 more people trying to enter the U.S. illegally through Texas’ southern border during the 2014 fiscal year than they did in 2013, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday.