AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaking up elections in Texas’ largest county, the GOP-controlled Legislature on Tuesday approved abolishing a position in Harris County that oversees more than 2 million voters around Houston months before the city chooses a new mayor. The election bills approved in the House would not apply to any of Texas’ 253…… MORE
Collin County GOP Shows Support for Ken Paxton as TX Senate Plans Impeachment Trial
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Amid support from Republicans in his home county, the Texas Senate has approved a plan to hold the impeachment trial for Attorney General Ken Paxton no later than August 28th. House Investigating Chairman Andrew Murr says the Senate will set the rules of the trial.The House has set a board of managers…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls Special Session, says Several are Required
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today announced a special session and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that began at 9 p.m. on Monday. Governor Abbott issued the following statement: “I will soon be signing laws that advance our state and the future of all Texans, including laws that: The…… MORE
Dallas ISD Parents Upset Over Winnie the Pooh Book About School Shootings
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas school district has apologized for not giving parents any warning or guidance before it sent elementary school students home with a Winnie the Pooh-themed book about what to do in the event of a school shooting. Parent Cindy Campos says she was shocked to realize that the book her 5-year-old…… MORE
Legislature Approves Texas Budget
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature has approved a $321 billion budget to run the state during the next two years. It includes a historically high $32 billion surplus. The budget also stays within constitutionally mandated spending limits. It includes tax cuts, increased funds for mental health care, pay raises for state employees, border security,…… MORE