Emotions high as local rep leaves state over voting bill
By Sahar Chmais State Rep. Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) took her toddler and left Texas during…
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Democrats break quorum, take fight to DC
By Sahar Chmais UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to arrest the legislators who left the…
Bill could limit state campaign contributions
By Sahar Chmais Limiting campaign contributions for state officials and state candidates is the goal…
Gov. Abbott releases special agenda: Democrats not satisfied
By Sahar Chmais One day prior to a special session called by Gov. Greg Abbott,…
SNAP recipients will get emergency funds in July
By Sahar Chmais Approximately $262 million in emergency funds have been assigned to Supplemental Nutrition…
Zwiener joins legislators in suing Greg Abbott
By Sahar Chmais After Democratic legislatures walked out of quorum to block the passage of…
ERCOT says hold line on electricity use
Staff Report The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking residents to conserve electricity…
Masks off: Abbott’s executive order prohibits government entities from requiring masks
By Sahar Chmais Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order Tuesday, May 18 that…
Sexual harassment protections bill moves to governor’s desk
By Sahar Chmais Employees at firms with 14 or fewer employees currently cannot file a…
There is no gas shortage in Texas, do not panic
By Sahar Chmais Images of people panic-fueling have gone viral after news broke out about…