Kirk McDaniel
Multimedia Journalist and Texas Reporter at Courthouse News Service
Co-Host at Sidebar by Courthouse News
Travis County Reporter of all things @CourthouseNews and Producer of @SidebarCNS
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2 weeks ago |
courthousenews.com | Kirk McDaniel
Paxton's entry into the race pits himself, a scandal-plagued acolyte of President Donald Trump, against John Cornyn, a longtime member of the U.S. Senate Republican caucus. AUSTIN, Texas (CN) — What is expected to be the most watched race of the 2026 election cycle in Texas began Tuesdayevening with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton throwing his hat in the ring to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn for his seat that he has held for over 20 years.
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3 weeks ago |
courthousenews.com | Kirk McDaniel
The Lone Star State has long lagged in the film industry. Actors and lawmakers have joined forces hoping to change that. AUSTIN, Texas (CN) — Movie star and native Texan Matthew McConaughey urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass a bill to bolster the state's film incentive program. “Last I checked, Hollywood does not have a trademark or patent on telling a story,” McConaughey said.
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4 weeks ago |
courthousenews.com | Kirk McDaniel
AUSTIN, Texas (CN) — A Texas Senate Committee on Thursday reignited the question of how far the state will go to stop abortion with the introduction of an expansive bill that would criminalize the funding of abortions and create civil liabilities for those distributing abortion drugs. Republican State Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola's Senate Bill 2880, introduced before the Senate Committee on State Affairs, aims to flow of abortion drugs into the state.
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1 month ago |
courthousenews.com | Kirk McDaniel
AUSTIN, Texas (CN) — With over 300 people waiting to voice their opinions Tuesday to lawmakers in the Texas House Public Education Committee, a hearing over House Republicans' school voucher proposal ran for nearly 24 hours. Committee chairman Representative Brad Buckley, a Republican from Salado, told fellow House members at the meeting's 8 a.m. start that his bill aims to empower parents through a voucher-like program.
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1 month ago |
courthousenews.com | Kirk McDaniel
AUSTIN, Texas (CN) — Lawmakers in the Texas Senate Education K-16 Committee gave initial approval Tuesday to two bills that would put more Christian teachings and practices in public schools, setting Republicans up with a second chance after similar proposals failed to become law in 2023.
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In a big win for @GregAbbott_TX , the Texas House has voted in favor of SB 2. Check out my latest story to get all the details! @CourthouseNews https://t.co/hJIiXAilnG
RT @scottbraddock: Maybe the first time for that exact thing, but Sen @DrSchwertner broke the glass on a Texas Senate table with his gavel…
SB 2 night sure is getting exciting... the lawmakers are breaking things now. #txlege
#txlege https://t.co/Y3ODsq4BN9
