109 appears to be the magic number…
In the race for the next Speaker of the Texas House. Monday, Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) announced he has enough pledges to become the next Speaker. This came shortly after four other Speaker candidates withdrew from the race. Members will vote on the first day of session, January 8, 2019. To read more…
Paxton named RAGA Chair.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has been named Chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA). RAGA’s mission is to elect Republicans to the Office of the State Attorney General across the country. To read more…
Bill filing has begun!
Pre-filing for the 2019 Legislative session is underway. As of this morning at 8am, over 500 bills have been filed ranging from full-day pre-K to pollinator health. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Chef Tyson Cole (Uchi) and pit master Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue) have joined forces to create Loro, an Asian smokehouse. Wondering how Loro’s brisket stacks up against Franklin’s? You’ll have to head over to Loro after 5pm. Otherwise, try the smoked prime bavette, you won’t regret it. To read more…