Texas Governor Greg. Abbott signs bail reform package
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Texas 89th legislative session comes to an end
Late Monday evening, the 89th Texas legislature officially came to an end in Austin.
Late Monday evening, the 89th Texas legislature officially came to an end in Austin.
Texas THC Ban on Abbott's desk as veto pressure mounts
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Governor Greg Abbott to sign or veto Texas THC ban bill
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Focus on immigration crime after lake jet ski death
A deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run accident is getting a lot of political attention because the suspects in the case crossed the border illegally.
A deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run accident is getting a lot of political attention because the suspects in the case crossed the border illegally.
Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Bill to track citizenship of patients in Texas hospitals fails in House
A bill that would codify Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect citizenship information on its patients failed in the House after a successful parliamentary challenge Tuesday night.
A bill that would codify Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order requiring Texas hospitals to collect citizenship information on its patients failed in the House after a successful parliamentary challenge Tuesday night.
Capital murder suspect on-the-run prompts bail reform
Family members of the man allegedly killed by a, now on-the-run, murder suspect are questioning why he was on house arrest ahead of his murder trial. Now it?s unclear where this fugitive is hiding or who might be helping him.
Family members of the man allegedly killed by a, now on-the-run, murder suspect are questioning why he was on house arrest ahead of his murder trial. Now it?s unclear where this fugitive is hiding or who might be helping him.
'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Pres. Trump appoints Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to council looking to 'streamline' FEMA
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will be among the leaders on President Donald Trump's new council to streamline FEMA.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will be among the leaders on President Donald Trump's new council to streamline FEMA.
Abbott speaks about continued border security efforts, need for bond reform
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke Tuesday at the Texas Border Sheriffs' Coalition on continued efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
Texas House lawmakers debate school voucher bill
The Texas House passed the largest public school funding bill in state history on Wednesday, dedicating nearly $8 billion to key parts of public education.
The Texas House passed the largest public school funding bill in state history on Wednesday, dedicating nearly $8 billion to key parts of public education.
School voucher bill returns to Texas House floor
After failing in the last legislative session, school vouchers are back on the house floor and this time there's a high likelihood they will pass this time.
After failing in the last legislative session, school vouchers are back on the house floor and this time there's a high likelihood they will pass this time.