Andrew Schneider | Houston Public Media
Politics and Government ReporterAndrew Schneider is the senior reporter for politics and government at Houston Public Media, NPR’s affiliate station in Houston, Texas. In this capacity, he heads the station’s coverage of national, state, and local elections.
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Faith leaders say Senate Bill 11, approved by lawmakers last year, is unnecessary because students can already pray in school and form religious clubs. Some fear such legislation only serves to expose school districts to potentially costly litigation. -
A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address the $51 billion in property tax cuts over the next two years for homeowners and businesses, already approved by lawmakers. -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently told top military leaders, "It's tiring to look out at combat formations or really any formation and see fat troops." -
Veteran call centers, including the Veterans Crisis Line, will continue to operate, as will suicide prevention programs and homelessness services. Texas is home to roughly a million and a half veterans. For a complete listing of VA Contingency Planning click here. -
Texas Democrats say they're redoubling their efforts to bring back Hispanic voters to their party, as Dem leaders open four new statewide offices. Texas GOP Leaders, meanwhile, look to expand from their 2024 election victory, and begin from a position of strength. -
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick wants Governor Greg Abbott to sign the measure, while the multi-billion-dollar hemp industry is pushing for a veto of Senate Bill 3, which would ban consumable THC products. -
House Bill 168 would close a loophole in Texas law that allows children as young as 16 to marry if they are legally emancipated. -
A voting map drawn by Republicans for one Texas county eliminated the only precinct represented by a non-white Democrat. Now, that map is being challenged.
