The Texan

The Texan boasts a dynamic and skilled team dedicated to delivering news to the public free from the bias often seen in traditional media. Leading the team is Drew White, the senior editor, who has extensive experience in public policy at both the state and federal levels. In the crucial final weeks of the 86th Legislature, The Texan's devoted reporters will be spotlighting key policy matters that impact the state, such as property tax reform, school funding, abortion rights, border security, and the ongoing budget discussions. Furthermore, The Texan will provide updates on Texas lawmakers in Washington D.C., cover statewide election campaigns, and showcase profiles of individuals who exemplify the spirit of Texas.

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Parker County Man's Pardon Request Draws Support from Texas Lawmakers, Local Law Enforcement

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Holly Hansen

Amid a legislative push for reforms aimed at curtailing repeat violent offenders and rogue criminal court judges, some state lawmakers are also voicing support for a North Texas man who is hoping to be one of the few granted a gubernatorial pardon. David Hart owns a successful heating and air conditioning business, just bought a malt shop in Springtown, serves in the Texas State Guard, and has served as a firefighter in Parker County — but 22 years ago his life looked very different.
‘Maundy Thursday Massacre’: Conservative, Democratic House Members Kill Two Floor Calendars

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Brad Johnson

Conservatives scrapped with Democrats in the House on Friday, killing two floor calendars in a fight that started with a resolution honoring the late former president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards — a string of events one member called the “Maundy Thursday Massacre.”The resolution in question was authored by state Rep. Donna Howard (D-Austin) and had been a point of contention for weeks.
Texas Central Says Dallas-to-Houston High-Speed Rail Project is Still Alive

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Kim Roberts

During a hearing of the Texas House Transportation Committee on Thursday, a representative from the Texas Central high-speed rail project revealed that there is no construction timeline or projected completion date for the railroad. “At this time, we are not proposing construction of the project,” Texas Central revealed in response to a request for financial and project information by the committee two weeks ago. kAmp?5J v6?E[ H9@ H@C<D H:E9 =625 :?G6DE@C y@9?
Texas Elected Officials React to House Passing School Choice Bill

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

Education savings accounts (ESA) passed after a “historic day on the House floor,” which was the first time the school choice proposal has passed in both chambers of the Texas Legislature. Gov.
Attorney General Paxton Applauds Decision Overturning Biden Nursing Home Staffing Rule

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Kim Roberts

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and nursing home plaintiffs prevailed in a lawsuit challenging a Biden administration rule that may have negatively impacted many of the nearly 1,200 nursing homes in Texas. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo agreed with Paxton’s argument that the rule promulgated in 2024 “attempting to remedy chronic nursing home deficiencies” was not consistent with congressional legislation governing nursing homes.
School Choice, Public Education Funding Bills Pass Initial Vote in Texas House

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

In what was described as a “historic day on the House floor,” the 89th Legislative Session’s marquee public school finance and school choice bills were passed on second reading. Prior to the day kicking off, Gov. Greg Abbott — who has pushed for school choice in Texas for years both with his political capital and fundraising prowess — gathered Republican members of the House to speak on the issue.
Texas Cyber Command Legislation Passes Texas House

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

Gov. Greg Abbott made the establishment of a Texas Cyber Command an emergency item during his State of the State address earlier this year. Now, the Texas House has presented a bill to coordinate online threats, develop strategies, and respond to cyberattacks against the state. House Bill (HB) 150, co-authored by a number of members and led by Rep.
Texas House School Discipline Bill Passes After Debate Between Lawmakers

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

A bill intended to reform classroom policy and create greater capacity for school discipline was the subject of extended debate and sharp disagreement among lawmakers on Tuesday as both defenders and opponents of the legislation argued about the necessity of the proposal. House Bill (HB) 6, authored by Rep.
World's Leading AI Chip Manufacturer Announces Texas Investment, New Plants

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Cameron Abrams

The world’s leading manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPU) and advanced chips has announced it will build new plants in Texas, amid global economic shake-ups. NVIDIA has announced partnerships with Foxconn and Wistron to build “supercomputer manufacturing plants” in both Dallas and Houston. These global companies are “expanding their global footprint” and their international presence for the purposes of “hardening supply chain resilience” in their partnership with NVIDIA.
Harris County 2022 Judicial Election 'Do-Over' Delayed Due to Appeal

1 week ago | thetexan.news | Holly Hansen

Nearly two and half years after the fact, one judicial election in Harris County is still unresolved even though a visiting judge ordered the county to hold a new election in May 2025. Last year, visiting Judge David Peeples declared that the 2022 election for the 180th District Criminal Court pitting Democratic incumbent Judge DaSean Jones against Republican challenger Tami Pierce was void due to both illegal votes and disqualified votes that were cast after hours.