Today, we sit down with Andy Hopper’s young female staffer about a man who approached her in the women’s restroom and discusses with Andy Hopper what actions he has taken to try to protect women in the Texas Capitol.

You can’t make this stuff up. To give both chambers the benefit of the doubt, we let you listen to the prayers given to kick off both days of their work. The contrast is truly incredible.

Why are some concerned about the delay tactics that have been used in the past and seem to be part of this session’s plan as well? Former speaker Dennis Bonnen called these critics unconstitutional, so let’s examine what the Texas Constitution says. Also, Governor Abbott has rolled out some strong emergency items which can be immediately passed by both chambers.

Our Lieutenant Governor is setting a strong tone to start off our session. We also take time today to break down the types of policy that will be on the negotiating table between Burrows and the Democrats who elected him.

We have a speaker; it’s not who conservatives support, and it is who the Democrats chose, but this week has been a huge win for conservative Republicans.

The speaker’s vote is less than a week away. One of Dustin Burrows’s allies is attacking Abbott and Patrick over their calls for Republican unity. In the final week, things are getting testy on Team Burrows.

It’s taken 15 years to get Texas Republicans fully aware of the dangerous alliance that a small group of Republicans have formed with a majority Democrat coalition. In two weeks, the votes will be cast and a new speaker will be elected.

Merry Christmas to each of you. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all that the grassroots of Texas has done this year.

Republicans are leaving Dustin Burrows weekly while a small handful of his cardinals are doubling down on their declaration of a civil war. Today, we break down all that is happening in the battle for the lower chamber.