Texas House Democratic group raises $3.6 million in three months
The Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee has raised over $3.6 million in just under three months, a massive cash infusion as the party pushes to take control of the lower chamber for the first time since 2002.
Conservative megadonor backs Shelley Luther for Texas Senate with $1 million loan
The conservative megadonor Tim Dunn is backing Shelley Luther in her Texas Senate bid with a $1 million loan, a large amount for such a race.
National Democratic group to spend $6.2 million in effort to flip the Texas House
A national Democratic super PAC is pumping over $6 million in to the fight for the Texas House majority.
Hair anti-discrimination bill highlighted on Oscars stage
The producers of the animated short Hair Love invited De'Andre Arnold and when it won the Oscar, there was a moment to raise awareness about legislation some Texas lawmakers are considering.
Gov. Greg Abbott delivers State of the State address in Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to deliver his State of the State address.
Texas lawmaker admits dropping cocaine at airport
An arrest warrant was issued for Texas Democratic State Rep. Poncho Nevarez after he admitted cocaine found at the Austin airport was his.
Texas teachers told to take closer look at 403(b) retirement plans as new law takes effect
Texas teachers need to be more careful than ever with decisions about their retirement plans.
Here's a closer look at Prop 4 ahead of Election Day
Election Day in North Texas is just around the corner.
Texas GOP speaker drops re-election bid after secret tape
Texas GOP House Speaker Dennis Bonnen says he will not run for re-election, making the announcement less than a week after the release of a secretly recorded conversation in which Bonnen sought help ousting members of his own party in 2020 and called a female lawmaker "vile."
Arlington police chief calls for stricter laws for replica guns
Arlington's police chief wants tighter laws when it comes to gun replicas.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Conservative activist feud over gun laws on Twitter
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is now feuding with another major GOP donor over gun laws.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes for expanded background checks on gun purchases
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick took a surprisingly defiant position against one of his major supporters on Friday -- the NRA.
Texas Democrats call for special session to combat gun violence
Texas Democrats are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session. They want to put legislation in the books to combat gun violence after two recent deadly mass shootings in Texas, and they don't want to wait until 2021 to do it.
Patrick, Bonnen form committees to address mass violence, improve community safety
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced the formation of select committees on mass violence prevention and community safety.
New Texas laws: Minors no longer allowed to buy over-the-counter cough medicine in Texas
Starting September 1, the minimum age to buy many over-the-counter cough medicines in Texas will be 18.
Gov. Abbott holds first meeting with Domestic Terrorism Task Force
Sutherland Springs, Santa Fe, even right here in Austin… all locations where tragedies and mass shootings have happened in the state.
New Texas laws: Illegal to send unsolicited nude photos
As states push to criminalize the sharing of intimate photos to get revenge on former sex partners, Texas is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace.
New Texas laws: Legal age to buy tobacco, e-cigarettes in Texas raised to 21 starting Sept. 1
The legal age to buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products in Texas will be raised to 21 years old on September 1.
New Texas gun laws will relax restrictions, allowing guns on school campuses, churches
In a few weeks, Texas will relax its restrictions on multiple firearm laws, allowing Texans to have guns and ammunition in public areas.
New Texas laws: Beer-to-go allows people to buy, take home beer from breweries starting Sept. 1
September 1 is a big day for beer drinkers in Texas, as people will be allowed to buy and take home packaged beer from their favorite local brewery.