joe straus

Matt Mackowiak on The Chad Hasty Show discussing tax reform Joe Straus' announcement that he will not run for reelection, and the continuing investigation of Special Council Robert Mueller into Russian influence in the 2016 presidential election.

Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus announced on Wednesday that he will not run for re-election in 2018, ending his tenure in the Texas Legislature

The first special session of the 85th Legislature ended up essentially ending one day early after a surprise move by the Texas House

Speaker Joe Straus' comments Wednesday show his priorities still don't completely line-up with the Governor's.

Everyone is trying to figure out who to blame for a Special Session in Texas.

SINE DIE: The 140 day legislative session concluded Monday, but the Governor might just call lawmakers back to Austin for unfinished business.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick isn't satisfied yet with what the Texas House has produced on the bathroom bill and property taxes. Does that mean a special session?

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the House: Pass legislation on property taxes and the Bathroom Bill, or go to a special session.

Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Joe Straus (R) on The Chad Hasty Show discussing priorities in the 85th Texas Legislature, and many details on controversial issues including SB-6 (the so-called “bathroom bill"), school choice, and much more.

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus issues a warning over SB 6 while the Lt. Governor makes it a priority.