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Analysis: The 2025 Texas Senate, from right to left

Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2025

A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Among other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer fine Texans for not watering their grass during a drought.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025

Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2025

Texas Senate moves to create new immigration enforcement unit, allow state police to arrest for border crossings

The House has already passed the bill, but the two chambers will need to iron out the differences in their versions before it is sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune · May 24, 2023

Texas Senate passes expanded bills to restrict drag, sexual conduct in front of minors

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to two bills that would restrict, and at times criminalize, drag shows and anything else deemed a “sexually oriented performance.”

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Why some Texans feel targeted by bills banning land ownership from China, Iran and Russia

Jerry Pi identifies as a conservative and has donated to Republican candidates for years. He recalled how he started leaning into politics during Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s senate confirmation hearings in 2018.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

Texas Democrats and Republicans are on the hunt for rare chances to flip seats in 2024

The dearth of competitive down-ballot races could contrast with the last few election cycles in Texas, when multiple congressional seats and state legislative seats drew significant national investment.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 15, 2023

Texas silent after Guard member shoots migrant on border

Texas military records show a National Guard member shot and wounded a migrant during a struggle this month on the U.S.-Mexico border

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Texas GOP wants to take over deportation

Experts say the plan is a "completely unserious" political stunt that will be struck down in court

Salon · Apr 25, 2022

Truckers protest Abbott's border rules

Truckers are blocking the Mexico-Texas border after Abbott deployed state troopers to inspect vehicles

Salon · Apr 13, 2022