Texas Senate votes to move forward with permitless carry bill
The Texas Senate voted to move forward with the permitless carry, or constitutional carry, bill.
The Texas Senate voted to move forward with the permitless carry, or constitutional carry, bill.
Texas Senate committee holds hearing on proposed permitless carry bill
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
Bill named after slain Grand Prairie teen would require Texas schools to provide domestic violence education
State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would require Texas public schools to provide education on domestic and dating violence named after a girl from Grand Prairie who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2000.
State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would require Texas public schools to provide education on domestic and dating violence named after a girl from Grand Prairie who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2000.
More businesses come out against voting bills proposed here in Texas
More businesses have come out against Texas’ election law, though Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that people are fed up with corporations dictating public policy.
More businesses have come out against Texas’ election law, though Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that people are fed up with corporations dictating public policy.
American Airlines opposes voting bill passed by Texas Senate
One of the state’s largest companies, American Airlines, has come out in opposition of a voting bill passed by the Texas Senate overnight.
One of the state’s largest companies, American Airlines, has come out in opposition of a voting bill passed by the Texas Senate overnight.
Texas lawmakers pass bills to help prevent winter storm power crisis, but some say more is needed
After the legislators failed to fix the system following the 2011 winter storm, some are skeptical as to whether politicians will get it right this time.
After the legislators failed to fix the system following the 2011 winter storm, some are skeptical as to whether politicians will get it right this time.
Plano mom leads effort to change law for hiring daycare workers after child abuse case
The bills aim to make sure facilities are diligent in their hiring and parents have the information they need when they send their kids off to daycare.
The bills aim to make sure facilities are diligent in their hiring and parents have the information they need when they send their kids off to daycare.
Republican bill aimed at tightening voter restrictions in Texas passes Senate committee
The state’s Republican leadership says Senate Bill 7 is designed to prevent fraud and ensure greater election integrity. Democrats disagree.
The state’s Republican leadership says Senate Bill 7 is designed to prevent fraud and ensure greater election integrity. Democrats disagree.
Founder of South Dallas farm working to get Bonton Bill passed to help formerly incarcerated people
An urban farm known for helping fill the void in the South Dallas food desert is now also leading the charge to help the formerly incarcerated restart their lives.
An urban farm known for helping fill the void in the South Dallas food desert is now also leading the charge to help the formerly incarcerated restart their lives.
Texas lawmakers to hold hearings Thursday on power grid failure
Members of the Texas Legislature will hold a hearing this week to get answers about the failure of the state's power grid that left millions in the dark.
Members of the Texas Legislature will hold a hearing this week to get answers about the failure of the state's power grid that left millions in the dark.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urging state lawmakers to investigate ERCOT
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a review of ERCOT's preparations and decision-making for this week and called the extended power outages during a historic statewide winter weather event unacceptable.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants a review of ERCOT's preparations and decision-making for this week and called the extended power outages during a historic statewide winter weather event unacceptable.
New Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan discusses what's ahead for this historic legislative session
The economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic and redistricting are only two of the issues facing the new speaker of the Texas House
The economic damage from the COVID-19 pandemic and redistricting are only two of the issues facing the new speaker of the Texas House
Bill would require blood alcohol testing if motorist hits pedestrian
Under current law, it is up to individual officers whether or not to detain someone to conduct blood alcohol testing if they have hit a pedestrian.
Under current law, it is up to individual officers whether or not to detain someone to conduct blood alcohol testing if they have hit a pedestrian.
Gov. Abbott criticizes Dallas County DA for not prosecuting certain low-level crimes
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about two public safety proposals he'd liked to see passed this legislative session.
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about two public safety proposals he'd liked to see passed this legislative session.
Texas Legislature opens with COVID-19 protocols, extra security in place
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Opening day of the Texas Legislature is normally packed with spectators -- but not this year because of both the pandemic and security concerns.
Legal marijuana in Texas? 9 new bills introduced for consideration
Smoking marijuana is illegal in Texas, but could that change?
Smoking marijuana is illegal in Texas, but could that change?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.