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Patrick’s priorities: what they are and where they stand

Justin Doud March 21, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released the final 15 of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th Legislative Session March 14, the session’s filing deadline. The latest targets of his focus in the Senate include...

PHOTO: 50501 Movement returns to Texas Capitol

PHOTO: 50501 Movement returns to Texas Capitol

Justin Doud March 5, 2025

Protesters marched through the streets of downtown Austin Tuesday as part of the nationwide 50501 Movement's organizing effort to denounce the Trump administration's actions since the president's inauguration....

Demonstrator's gathered at the Texas Capitol before marching through the streets of downtown Austin to protest Project 2025 and the Trump administration. The protest was part of the 50501 Movement’s call for nationwide “No Kings Day” protests on Presidents’ Day. Areebah Bharmal/TSTV News

Hundreds attend ‘No Kings Day’ protests in Texas

Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud February 24, 2025

By Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud On Jan. 10, Kristen Jenn received an offer for her dream job. Jenn had worked for two seasons as a national park ranger at what was then Denali National...

Hundreds protest Project 2025 at Texas Capitol

Areebah Bharmal and Justin Doud February 5, 2025

  Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Texas Capitol Wednesday and marched through the streets of downtown for the 50501 Movement’s protest against Project 2025. 50501 is a nationwide...

Gov. Abbott greets the spouse of a Texas firefighter following his State of the State address Sunday at Arnold Oil Company. The first responders present were recognized by Abbott for their bravery during the historic Texas panhandle fires and for their work fighting the California fires. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Abbott outlines priorities in State of the State

Justin Doud February 4, 2025

https://youtu.be/RCRvlUzbaDc?si=s_Qs-3TvfIha9NEz Gov. Greg Abbott announced a slew of emergency actions in his annual State of the State address Sunday, including hopes for billions of dollars in...

The rotunda of the Texas capitol illuminated by daylight shining through its windows. Justin Doud/TSTV News

House eliminates minority party chairs

Justin Doud January 30, 2025

The rotunda of the Texas capitol illuminated by daylight shining through its windows. Justin Doud/TSTV News The Texas House of Representatives has eliminated minority party committee chairmanships...

Members of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, marches through downtown Austin during the Texas Rally for Life Saturday. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Pro-life rally draws around 3,800 to Capitol

Justin Doud January 26, 2025

https://youtu.be/N4e427bdXi0?si=O4tgC53IUNGfTSEV The above video was produced by Justin Doud and first aired on Good Morning Longhorns on Wednesday, Jan 29. Thousands of people from across Texas marched...

The flag at the Texas capitol flies at half-staff Tuesday to honor President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the flag would be raised for inauguration day Jan. 20. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Texas Capitol flags to fly full-staff inauguration day

Justin Doud January 17, 2025

The flag at the Texas capitol flies at half-staff Tuesday to honor President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the flag would be raised for inauguration day Jan. 20. Justin...

Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) delivers his first address as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday. Burrows was elected by house members in a runoff vote against Rep. David Cook (R-Mansfield), and is surrounded by his wife, Elisabeth Burrows (right), and his three sons. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Rep. Dustin Burrows elected House speaker

Areebah Bharmal January 15, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZEy5fsBMUQ The Texas House of Representatives elected Dustin Burrows as their new speaker on the first day of the legislative session Tuesday. Burrows defeated Rep....

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School vouchers in the 89th legislative session: What to expect

Justin Doud January 12, 2025

As Texas’ 89th legislature prepares to kick off the legislative session this week, all eyes are on the most hotly contested issues. Texas’ legislative body is only in session for less than five months...

The original Texas Supreme Court chamber within the state Capitol can be viewed by visitors in a recreated state similar to how it appeared when it was in use between 1888 and 1959. Now, the Texas Supreme Court utilizes a building adjacent to the Capitol, though still a part of the greater Capitol complex. Justin Doud/TSTV News

Abbott announces Texas Supreme Court appointments, new general counsel

Justin Doud January 11, 2025

The original Texas Supreme Court chamber within the state Capitol can be viewed by visitors in a recreated state similar to how it appeared when it was in use between 1888 and 1959. Now, the Texas Supreme...

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