Texas lawmakers still have work to do to improve state's power grid
Texas lawmakers have finally passed a bill aimed at trying to prevent another power outage disaster. But critics call it a weak effort.
Texas lawmakers have finally passed a bill aimed at trying to prevent another power outage disaster. But critics call it a weak effort.
Homeless population in Dallas wondering what they will do if bill banning homeless encampments passes
Texas state lawmakers are one step closer to banning homeless encampments.
Texas state lawmakers are one step closer to banning homeless encampments.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach agreement on permitless carry bill
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
New Texas bill will set stricter rules for dogs left tied outside
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
A new bill on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk hopes to ensure dogs kept outside are treated humanely, requiring these pets to be provided with adequate shelter and water.
Texas House halts work until Sunday in show of frustration over stalled bills in the Senate
Deadlines are fast approaching as the legislative session comes to an end at the close of the month, but House leaders are upset that the Senate has failed to act on key bi-partisan House bills.
Deadlines are fast approaching as the legislative session comes to an end at the close of the month, but House leaders are upset that the Senate has failed to act on key bi-partisan House bills.
Texas bill would make it harder to win damages from big rig crashes
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
Bill to better protect Texas' power grid against another weather storm gaining steam
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.
A plan to better protect the state's power grid against another winter weather freeze and blackout gained steam in a compromise bill that leaders in the Texas House of Representatives presented this week.
Texas bill could expand state's medical marijuana program
Families across Texas are hoping to get a bill moving forward that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program.
Families across Texas are hoping to get a bill moving forward that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program.
Texas Legislature passes 1st bill in response to February's winter storm, but experts hoping for more
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans
The bill, headed to Gov. Abbott's desk, would not allow residential or small-business electricity customers in Texas to sign up for electricity plans where wholesale prices for power are passed to customers.
The bill, headed to Gov. Abbott's desk, would not allow residential or small-business electricity customers in Texas to sign up for electricity plans where wholesale prices for power are passed to customers.
'Bo's Law' passes Texas House, heads to Senate for consideration
If it becomes law it would make it a crime for police officers to turn off dash or body cameras during an investigation.
If it becomes law it would make it a crime for police officers to turn off dash or body cameras during an investigation.
Bonton Bill, which wipes out petty fines for former Texas inmates, heading to Gov. Abbott's desk
A bill that wipes out petty fines for former inmates passed both chambers and is ready to be signed into state law.
A bill that wipes out petty fines for former inmates passed both chambers and is ready to be signed into state law.
Bill that would ban abortion at 6 weeks heads to Gov. Abbott's desk to become Texas law
Senate Bill 8, a Republican priority measure, is similar to “heartbeat bills” passed in other states that have been mostly stopped by the courts.
Senate Bill 8, a Republican priority measure, is similar to “heartbeat bills” passed in other states that have been mostly stopped by the courts.
HB 1399, which would impact transgender children, unlikely to pass through Texas House
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
Texas House bill would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.
Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.
Texas governor’s emergency powers during pandemics would be curbed under bill advanced in House
HB 3 as advanced would give lawmakers more oversight of the Texas governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic and specifically carves out future pandemics from how the state responds to other disasters, such as hurricanes.
HB 3 as advanced would give lawmakers more oversight of the Texas governor’s emergency powers during a pandemic and specifically carves out future pandemics from how the state responds to other disasters, such as hurricanes.
Texas House passes controversial voting legislation after changes from Democrats
The party line vote happened after Republican lawmakers conceded to several Democratic proposed amendments that softened the language on criminal penalties.
The party line vote happened after Republican lawmakers conceded to several Democratic proposed amendments that softened the language on criminal penalties.
Voter suppression or voter integrity: Texas lawmakers spar over election bill
Texas lawmakers are going late into the evening Thursday sparring over voting legislation. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Democrats call it voter suppression.
Texas lawmakers are going late into the evening Thursday sparring over voting legislation. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Democrats call it voter suppression.
Abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ clears major hurdle in Texas House
The bill would significantly shorten the window during which a woman can have an abortion.
The bill would significantly shorten the window during which a woman can have an abortion.