Berna Dean Steptoe

Dec 8, 2024 | tspantx.com | Berna Dean Steptoe

Representative Briscoe Cain is getting an earful from Texans about the surging homeowner insurance rates. DALLAS — Homeowners insurance premiums are currently increasing at a faster rate in Texas than in any other state. Many people are urging lawmakers to address the rising costs during next year’s legislative session. State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican from Deer Park in Harris County, stated that he has received feedback from constituents who have shared their concerns.

Dec 8, 2024 | tspantx.com | Berna Dean Steptoe

Rep. Brian Harrison said Phelan backing out of the speaker’s race is necessary but not enough because the Chamber needs to be completely reformed. DALLAS — Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s unexpected announcement created political waves across Texas on Friday. Speaker Phelan said he is withdrawing from the speaker’s race.

Oct 20, 2024 | tspantx.com | Berna Dean Steptoe

Former Secretary of State John Scott says he is extremely confident in Texas elections. DALLAS — Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21. More Texans than ever are registered to vote this November. Former Secretary of State John Scott says Texas voters should be confident in the upcoming election. “I think, extremely confident.

Oct 20, 2024 | wtol.com | Berna Dean Steptoe

DALLAS — In a groundbreaking action by a bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers, the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson was halted. This decision followed a subpoena from the Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, which called for Roberson to testify about his case on Monday. Consequently, the Texas Supreme Court agreed to pause his execution temporarily. Roberson will testify virtually in Austin on Monday, according to the Dallas Morning News.

Jul 14, 2024 | tspantx.com | Berna Dean Steptoe

Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West responds to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, previews what the upcoming RNC might look like now. DALLAS — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination at a rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13. He escaped serious injury, but officials say one spectator was killed, and two additional spectators were critically injured. The shooter, meanwhile, was killed by Secret Service.