Karen Brooks Harper
@kbrooksharper
@dallasnews ATX sr politix writer. Formerly @TexasTribune @Reuters @FWStarTelegram @KXAN @callerdotcom #Mizzou #SEVVIE '23 #txlege … Dogs/music/muay thai
It was Molly Ivins who said the Texas Legislature should meet for 2 days every 140 years and not the other way around. On day 137 of said Other Way Around, I can only laugh and laugh. #txlege
.@burtrsolomons in @nytimes: I was the GOP chair of the House Redistricting Committee in #txlege. Mid-decade map drawing is "clear partisan manipulation ... that smacks of authoritarian overreach" nytimes.com/2025/07/25/opi… 👀
Motion was tabled after redistricting chair Sen. Phil King pointed out committee rule that says they cannot take up certain business. King says he needs to consult legal counsel before inviting Harmeet Dhillon to testify.
At #txlege Senate hearing on redistricting, Sen. Borris Miles has made a motion to subpoena Justice Department lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, who wrote the letter that Gov. @GregAbbott_TX used to prompt redistricting.
At #txlege Senate hearing on redistricting, Sen. Borris Miles has made a motion to subpoena Justice Department lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, who wrote the letter that Gov. @GregAbbott_TX used to prompt redistricting.
New: In a FB post, @VoteGiovanni says he will not seek re-election in 2026. #txlege facebook.com/share/p/16XG8G…?
Another THC ban passes the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee 10-0 #SB5 carves out seeds and CBD/CBG but is close enough to the ban that was vetoed in June that it's vulnerable. The House hasn't put forth its big idea yet. #txlege
“Every leader is saying it: We are the ‘hottest’ country in the world.” DJT in Kerrville 7/11/25
Full story @dallasnews #txlege dallasnews.com/news/politics/…
Redistricting, floods, THC, abortion, trans issue, AG powers, much more on the 18-item special session agenda by @GovAbbottPress @GregAbbott_TX today. #txlege gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
Redistricting, floods, THC, abortion, trans issue, AG powers, much more on the 18-item special session agenda by @GovAbbottPress @GregAbbott_TX today. #txlege gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
They haven't rescued anyone alive since Friday, officials said. dallasnews.com/news/2025/07/0…
2:30 seconds in Patrick calls on Texas to buy sirens for flood prone counties
Texas Lieutenant Governor, @DanPatrick joins @SandraSmithFox & @johnrobertsFox to discuss how at least 89 people were killed in the catastrophic flash floods in Texas. #AmericaReports
Tx 1st in US to pass consent law. “Statistics show 9% of survivors report their assault; less than 3% will proceed to trial and even fewer will see their rapists behind bars. This will change after Sept 1.” tinyurl.com/3zrmbk55 #txlege #SummerWillisAct
A solo gig setup. 🎸🎙️🔊
What would you place in the raised area
The July 4th show at the Alamo is getting spicy!
Top right corner of the press release…more #txlege inside baseball intrigue 👀
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: State Rep. Briscoe Cain is officially running for re-election in Texas House District 128! A proven conservative fighter, Cain continues to lead on border security, pro-life policy, school choice, and protecting your constitutional rights. 🔗…
NO lies detected. #txlege
IT WAS 4/4/25. @RenzoDowney SET OUT ON A MISSION: 2 REVIEW THA RECENTLY REINSTATED BREAKFAST BOWL. WHAT FOLLOWED WHAT A MASTERCLASS IN PARTICIPATORY JOURNALISM. RAW, GUTSY, UNFILTERED. U FEEL LIKE IT WAS U CRUNCHING THA BOWL. MANY HAVE CALLED HIM THA #TXLEGE BARBARA EHRENREICH 🍳
Dead on @eklib @3SeveralDays 💯 no notes.
V PRESTIGIOUS #SEVVIE AWARD, WON IN 88R BY @kbrooksharper. BRILLIANT N ABSOLUTELY BEGUILING W/O A DOUBT, @eklib IS THA MOST INTERESTING, LAYERED, TALENTED, N SURPRISING REPORTER AT THA TEXAS TRIBUNE N PERHAPS IN AUSTIN. UTTERLY INCISIVE, KIND, NEEDED. #1 TRIBSTER. SO-ORDERED!🏆