Texas sued over new immigration law

The state of Texas is facing a lawsuit over a new law that allows state and local law enforcement to arrest people who enter Texas illegally.

Border Security: Texas bill signed into law allowing state to arrest migrants, challenging federal authority

Senate Bill 4 allows state and local law enforcement officers to arrest people who enter Texas illegally. The law, which is expected to be challenged, could put immigration in front of the Supreme Court's new conservative majority.

Texas House rejects school vouchers

21 Republicans joined all House Democrats in supporting an amendment that took the education savings account provision out of House Bill 1.

School voucher legislation likely to fail again in Texas House

Gov. Abbott has said he is not backing down on providing so-called “education freedom" for parents, but rural house Republicans and Democrats seem dug in on blocking vouchers.

Gov. Greg Abbott in Denton Monday for 'Save Women's Sports Act' ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott will be in Denton on Monday to hold a ceremonial signing of a bill that forces college athletes in the state to compete in sports based on their sex at birth.

Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Wednesday to ceremonially sign new bills meant to crack down on street racing and street takeovers in the state. He actually signed the bills two months ago.

First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices

The lawsuit said the state’s decision to restrict access to TikTok on official devices, as well as on personal devices used to conduct state business, is comprising teaching and research.

Gov Abbott appoints new interim attorney general

Austin-based attorney Angela Colmenero has served as Abbott's deputy chief of staff. and held leadership positions at both the Attorney General's Office and the Governor's Office.