Texas heat cramping your outdoor walking routine? Try these shady strolls for hot days. statesman.com/story/weather/…

Sad news from the news business via Michael Barnes, aka Michael Barnes: "Ronnie was a man who towered over his colleagues in Texas journalism for decades," says Ben Sargent. statesman.com/story/news/loc…

Rep Hopper just told reporters the AG was standing along the chamber's south wall when he was instructed to leave. #txlege

Not advised. It all unfolded outside the view from the press table.

Deadline Day greetings from the #txlege press corps! Kayla Guo Renzo Downey James Barragán 🌟 John C. Moritz Zach Despart Mary Elise Cosgray Hannah Norton

As the clock in the chamber of the Texas House strikes 9pm, it signals that there's only three hours left to pass around 150 bills backed up on the calendar. #txlege

Unless it's a bill that actually cleans up guardrails, because those things are messy as all get out.

The TX Senate just passed HB46, expanding Texas' medical marijuana program. ICYMI from last week: A look inside a dispensing organization a few miles from the Capitol where medical marijuana is grown (Bill details have updated since publication) #txlege star-telegram.com/news/politics-…

Mary Elise Cosgray Brad Johnson Zach Despart James Barragán 🌟 Eleanor Dearman pictured: John C. Moritz Renzo Downey Alex Driggars Hannah Norton Kayla Guo Isaac Yu

SJR 1 fails, 87-39. 5 PNV, 19 absent. #txlege

Somehow the light is gonna find its target.

Pretty sure that was right about the time I saw the sheet and asked if they had determined the time of death. #txlege

The House honors the life of comedian Ruth Buzzi, who gained famed in the '60s-era offbeat variety show, "Laugh In," and who made her home in Erath County, Texas. #txlege

Dan Patrick Asked about bills on Senate Intent that failed to pass yesterday, Patrick said "Bills die. Lots in the House, lots in the Senate."

The House accepts the Senate's version of HB2, the big school funding bill, sending to Greg Abbott. #txlege

Armed for battle? Rep. ⁦Jolanda Jones⁩ may have a donned camouflage dress, but she always easy to spot on the House floor. #txlege

Sad news from the 4077th. nytimes.com/2025/05/30/obi…

And, Texas has a 2026-27 budget now that the House has followed the Senate is giving thumbs up to the spending plan. #txlege

Latest column: A lot has been said about Dan Patrick's power in the Senate. But it's not all about brute force. There's always been a fair amount of showmanship in the lite gov's ability to set the agenda and drive the conversation. #txlege statesman.com/story/news/pol…

Judicial pay senators just walked into the House back hall. Sen. Menendez says “yes” they’re closing in on a deal #txlege