Bill banning gender-affirming care for children again stalls in Texas House
Democratic lawmakers were once again successful in keeping Senate Bill 14 from a full vote in the Texas House.
Democratic lawmakers were once again successful in keeping Senate Bill 14 from a full vote in the Texas House.
New Texas bill aims to stop ticket grabs by bots for hot concerts like Taylor Swift’s
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
Proposed bill would study commercial traffic at Texas-Mexico border to improve security
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Bill banning tenure could be a career turning point for thousands of Texas professors
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
Senate Bill 14 banning gender-affirming care for children stalls in Texas House
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
Texas House advances bill that would give retired teachers a pension raise
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
Texas House bill would require college athletes to compete as gender assigned at birth
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Moody discusses HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
Bill inspired by Dallas Methodist shooting passes Texas Senate
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Texas kids would need parental consent to create social media accounts under House bill
The Texas House is expected to give final approval to a bill requiring social media platforms like Facebook to first check with parents before their minor children can open an account.
The Texas House is expected to give final approval to a bill requiring social media platforms like Facebook to first check with parents before their minor children can open an account.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Texas bill to protect healthcare workers from violence heads to Abbott's desk
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
Texas school safety bill leads to fierce debate in House
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
Texas Senate passes bills allowing time for prayer in schools, requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
One bill would allow time for students and staff to pray at school. The other would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom.
One bill would allow time for students and staff to pray at school. The other would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom.
Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
The Senate also passed a bill that would set prayer and Bible reading times during the school day.
Bill that would ban diversity programs in public universities passed by Texas Senate
The Texas Senate approved a bill that would ban diversity programs at public colleges and universities.
The Texas Senate approved a bill that would ban diversity programs at public colleges and universities.
Texas Senate passes bill to strengthen school active-shooter plans
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
Senate Bill 11, which aims to get hundreds of districts without adequate safety protocols to adopt one, would also beef up truancy laws.
Uvalde victims' families show support for gun control bills
Several families who lost children during the Uvalde school shooting last year shared emotional testimony before lawmakers deciding on gun control bills in a Texas House committee. None of those bills are likely to become law.
Several families who lost children during the Uvalde school shooting last year shared emotional testimony before lawmakers deciding on gun control bills in a Texas House committee. None of those bills are likely to become law.