Texas Legislature Archives - El Paso Matters

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick commits to ending tenure; El Paso faculty call it a political attack

by Jewél Jackson February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

El Paso higher education faculty criticized a proposal from Texas. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to do away with tenure, saying he was politically motivated.

State rep gaining statewide influence faces challenge from former Socorro alderperson

by René Kladzyk February 15, 2022February 18, 2022

Fort Bliss takes center stage in El Paso congressional primary race

by René Kladzyk February 2, 2022February 18, 2022

Thousands in campaign contributions refunded after Fort Bliss redistricting dispute

by René Kladzyk and Robert Moore February 1, 2022February 2, 2022

Court rejects state Rep. Art Fierro’s effort to rule Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez ineligible to challenge him in Democratic primary

by Molly Smith January 7, 2022January 8, 2022

State Rep. Claudia Ordaz Perez will move to run against fellow incumbent Art Fierro

by Molly Smith November 1, 2021November 2, 2021

3 El Paso House Democrats return to Austin for special session

by Molly Smith August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

Gov. Abbott announces second special legislative session with expanded agenda

by Molly Smith and René Kladzyk August 5, 2021August 5, 2021

El Paso state lawmakers describe life in exile at the nation’s capital

by Molly Smith August 2, 2021August 1, 2021

Texas Senate moves to further restrict critical race theory; House still lacks enough members to advance the bill

by Molly Smith July 18, 2021July 20, 2021

Top El Paso state lawmaker Joe Moody relieved of House leadership role

by Molly Smith July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

El Paso’s state lawmakers leave Texas for DC in effort to block voting bills

by Molly Smith July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

Lawmakers look to further restrict critical race theory in legislative overtime

by Molly Smith and Jewél Jackson July 12, 2021July 11, 2021

Opinion: A border security plan by border lawmakers

by Special to El Paso Matters June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Police reform bills in Texas fizzled, but those supporting law enforcement got the governor’s signature

by Elida S. Perez June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

What the Texas Legislature did for public education

by Molly Smith June 15, 2021June 14, 2021

El Paso trans kids, families reflect on Texas anti-trans legislation

by René Kladzyk May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

Opinion: Here’s what the Texas Legislature can do to help students recover from the pandemic

by Special to El Paso Matters April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

El Pasoans speak out against anti-trans legislation at state Capitol

by René Kladzyk April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

Senator scraps controversial bill to reduce Texas appellate courts

by Elida S. Perez April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Texas Capitol highlights El Paso rabbi’s campaign to promote charity

by Robert Moore March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Plans to redraw appeals court boundaries could impact El Paso

by Elida S. Perez February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

El Paso has much at stake in the redistricting process that starts Monday

by Robert Moore January 22, 2021January 22, 2021

El Pasoans should fight state’s effort to grab more control of local decisions

by Special to El Paso Matters January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

El Paso lawmakers talk public education priorities during 87th legislative session

by El Paso Matters Staff January 11, 2021January 12, 2021

El Paso’s Joe Moody seeks to be Texas’ next speaker of the House

by Robert Moore November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

Aug. 3: Now, then and next

by Special to El Paso Matters August 2, 2020August 3, 2020