House GOPers muscle ‘loser pays’ bill without debate
A bill designated as emergency by Gov. Rick Perry passed the House Saturday without debate or amendments during an acrimonious session dominated by arguments over legislative rules. House Republicans...
View ArticleDrug screening to be required for some jobless benefits
Gov. Rick Perry said Friday that a plan to drug-screen some people who get unemployment benefits – and to deny checks if they test positive — is a way to help them take responsibility for their lives....
View ArticleShake-up in race for Texas Ag Commissioner
State Rep. Brandon Creighton switched political gears Wednesday by announcing he would pursue a state senate seat rather than campaign statewide for Agriculture Commissioner. Creighton, R-Conroe, who...
View ArticleParker announces run for House GOP caucus chair
AUSTIN — State Rep. Tan Parker said Monday afternoon he is running for chairman of the House Republican Caucus, one of the most prominent posts in the lower chamber. Parker, a four-term lawmaker from...
View ArticleParker picked to lead House Republican Caucus
AUSTIN — State Rep. Tan Parker on Wednesday was unanimously elected chairman of the House Republican Caucus, securing the position of chief organizer of the GOP’s overwhelming majority in the lower...
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