Texas lawmakers are banding across the aisle after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison's targeted questioning made an expert testifier ...

Representative Brian Harrison repeatedly questioned the board's hiring decisions, claiming there were race-based hiring policies. However, TWDB leadership said they are following Governor Abbott's ...

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L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI considerations in the board’s hiring practices.

A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas ...

Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.

The exchange drew rapid backlash from GOP state leaders including Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker ...

Texas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears at a Texas House hearing after accusations of ...

L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Governor Greg Abbott officially sets his agenda for lawmakers with Sunday’s State of the State Address, border security will remain a focus. Less than two weeks into the ...

“This is our largest conference to date and confirms that state leaders and water industry professionals recognize the importance of collaborating and communicating to ensure a secure water future for ...