Cayla Harris
Houston Chronicle
Austin, TX, United States
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Texas property tax relief: Appraisal caps or homestead exemption?
How proposals in the Texas Senate and House would reshape the state's hefty property tax burden, by the numbers. → Read More
Cost of AG Ken Paxton's whistleblower case sparks standoff with state lawmakers
Lawmakers have so far declined to include the settlement money in any budget bills, while Paxton argues that the agreement would save money in the long run. → Read More
Bill would ban students in U.S. illegally from Texas universities
Chinese, Russian, Iranian and N. Korean citizens would also be banned from the state's public colleges under bill by far-right lawmaker. → Read More
Bill would ban students in U.S. illegally from Texas universities
Chinese, Russian, Iranian and N. Korean citizens would also be banned from the state's public colleges under bill by far-right lawmaker. → Read More
Texas LGBTQ advocates tout anti-discrimination, HIV testing bills at Capitol
Legislative push comes as GOP lawmakers promote measures decried as discriminatory by the state's LGBTQ community.. → Read More
Three primary challengers target Rep. Tony Gonzales, days after his censure by state GOP
The potential candidates criticized Gonzales as not conservative enough, piggybacking on his censure on Saturday by the Republican Party of Texas. → Read More
5 women sue Texas, saying its abortion ban put themselves or their fetuses at risk
'She nearly lost her life': In suit, plaintiffs detail their secret travels out of state to seek medical treatment for complications. → Read More
'Puro pedo': Why Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says the Texas GOP is full of you-know-what
Gonzales' tweet came after the Texas Republican Party censured him for his votes on same-sex marriage and gun laws. → Read More
Texas bill would end statute of limitations that stifles child sex abuse survivors
The legislation would allow survivors of child sex abuse to file lawsuits against their abusers and any organizations that protected them. → Read More
Texas Republicans censure Rep. Tony Gonzales over votes on guns, same-sex marriage
The party will not financially support Gonzales during the GOP primary if he decides to seek a third term next year. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales faces potential censure after votes on same-sex marriage, gun laws
The vote comes after the Medina County GOP censured Gonzales last month, accusing the two-term Republican of violating party values. → Read More
Uvalde, Santa Fe families join rally for gun safety at Texas Capitol
Hundreds of gun safety advocates, including families from Uvalde and Santa Fe, marched to the Capitol on Tuesday to rally in favor of firearm restrictions. → Read More
As the Texas Legislature gains steam with hundreds of bills, here are answers to 5 reader questions
Readers of the Texas Lege newsletter were asked what's on their minds as the Legislature meets for its 88th biennial session. → Read More
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan appoints special committee for gun legislation
The Select Committee on Community Safety will vet gun legislation proposed in the Texas House. The panel has 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats. → Read More
Five years after Santa Fe massacre, relatives still denied records of loved ones' last moments
They're backing a bill that would allow prosecutors to release autopsy reports and video evidence to family members of shooting victims. → Read More
Five years after Santa Fe massacre, relatives still denied records of loved ones' last moments
They're backing a bill that would allow prosecutors to release autopsy reports and video evidence to family members of shooting victims. → Read More
Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting sites on college campuses
Rep. Carrie Isaac's claim that banning voting will improve campus safety is offensive and dishonest, critics say. → Read More
Federal judge tells attorneys for foster children to stop using lawsuit funds for lobbying
The lawyers will have to pay back that money, which came from a $6 million trust set aside for the children in the lawsuit. → Read More
Abbott pushes vouchers, tax relief in agenda-setting State of the State
The governor unveiled seven priorities, including private school vouchers and tougher bail laws, giving the Legislature a head start on major GOP issues. → Read More
Texas House Speaker says taxpayers shouldn't cover AG Paxton's $3.3M whistleblower settlement
Paxton agreed to pay four former aides who accused him of taking bribes and abusing his office. → Read More