Texas House of Representatives

The frequency of lockdowns and security alerts in Uvalde — nearly 50 between February and May alone, according to school officials — are now viewed by investigators as one of the tragic contributors to the Uvalde school shooting.

The Texas House of Representatives Investigative Committee on the Robb Elementary Shooting is holding a hearing on Thursday morning.

Members of a Texas House committee on Tuesday repeatedly pressed a prosecutor to use his authority to stop the April 27 execution of Melissa Lucio, whose conviction is being questioned amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter.

A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers will hold a press conference on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Texas Capitol to discuss their support of clemency or a reprieve for Melissa Lucio.

Craig Carter, a candidate for Texas House District 68, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Texas Senate on Friday approved newly drawn district maps that would keep Republicans dominant in the state’s congressional representation, even amid rapidly shifting demographics.

Beginning Sept. 1 there could be many more guns publicly carried in Texas. Permits and training are no longer required to purchase and openly carry a gun. Supporters say it boosts protection for law abiding residents, but police who uphold the law are among the critics.

The Texas Legislature sent a sweeping rewrite of the state’s election laws to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, dealing a bruising defeat for Democrats after a monthslong, bitter fight over voting rights.

Texas Republicans have advanced new voting restrictions after months of protests by Democrats. NBC 5 political reporter Julie Fine has details.

It was a long day in the Texas House Thursday, as members debated an elections bill. There were about 70 amendments on the floor.

Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan said Friday that copies of civil warrants are now being delivered to the homes of more than 50 Democrats who have refused to return to the Capitol since July in an effort to block new voting restrictions.NBC 5’s Scott Gordon reports the goal is only to get them back to the state capitol for the…

The NAACP, one of the nation’s leading civil rights groups, is urging the Justice Department to investigate whether a federal crime was being committed when Texas Republicans threatened to have their Democratic colleagues arrested for refusing to attend a legislative session in an effort to try and block a sweeping elections overhaul bill that makes it harder to vote in...

Officers of the Texas House of Representatives delivered civil arrest warrants for more than 50 absent Democrats on Wednesday as frustrated Republicans ratcheted up efforts to end a standoff over a sweeping elections bill that stretched into its 31st day.

Gov. Greg Abbott set a special election date of Aug. 31 for the Texas House seat recently vacated by U.S. Rep Jake Ellzey.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, says Texas Republicans aren’t going anywhere, while Democrats remain in Washington. DC to avoid voting on an elections bill. NBC 5 political reporter Julie Fine talked to him about what’s next.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) is demanding House Democrats return to Austin and resume the special session and he’s put a jet on standby to hasten their return.

Day three of a Special Session standoff continues as Texas House Democats stay away from Austin in an effort to stall a controversial voting bill. In Austin, Republicans are pointing to all the work that isn’t getting done. NBC 5’s Scott Gordon reports some Republicans are demanding Democrats repay the $221 daily stipend they get.

Former Texas Rep. Matt Rinaldi is the next chairman of the Texas Republican Party.

It was 10:35 p.m. when suddenly, every Texas House Democrat on the floor got a text message to “leave the building.”