Dade Phelan Archives

May 26, 2023

The Texas Legislature Finally Comes for Ken Paxton

The Texas House has voted to impeach the attorney general. After nearly eight years under indictment—during which he won two elections—why now?

May 24, 2023

The attorney general, under indictment since 2015, now faces potential impeachment from the Texas House.

May 24, 2023

Phelan’s office called Paxton’s late-Tuesday statement a ploy and “a last-ditch effort to save face.”

April 25, 2023

Amid a debate over competing property tax–relief plans, the lieutenant governor isn’t holding back. But is “California Dade” a good insult?

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March 10, 2023

Texas lawmakers say they won’t let the attorney general settle a lawsuit using taxpayer money, but they’re letting him avoid oversight.

January 31, 2023

Two key bills with bipartisan support would help keep new moms alive and healthy. But similar efforts have fallen short in past sessions.

January 26, 2023

The ways of the Texas Legislature are confoundingly weird. Here’s a guide to the madness.

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