Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas GOP's new map would move Rep. Crockett’s home out of her district, slash Dem seats
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
Abbott issues ultimatum as Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas lawmakers hear from the public on redistricting effort
Hundreds of people have signed up to comment at the first and only Texas House hearing on the Republican redistricting map. The map’s author defends it as partisan but legal.
Hundreds of people have signed up to comment at the first and only Texas House hearing on the Republican redistricting map. The map’s author defends it as partisan but legal.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Texas THC ban threatens access for epilepsy patients
Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott and strong opposition from advocates who say it will harm those using them for medical reasons.
Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott and strong opposition from advocates who say it will harm those using them for medical reasons.
Texas THC ban threatens access for epilepsy patients, veterans
Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott and strong opposition from advocates who say it will harm those using them for medical reasons.
Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott and strong opposition from advocates who say it will harm those using them for medical reasons.
Texas Special Session: House Dems leave state in response to agenda
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
THC battle could end in Abbott and Patrick standoff
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a ?high."
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a ?high."
Governor Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp industry in Texas as lawmakers return for a special session.
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp industry in Texas as lawmakers return for a special session.
Texas company's warning system can help in floods
Texas lawmakers are back in Austin for a 30-day special session to address several agenda items, including a flood warning system for the Guadalupe River. It?s a problem one local company said it has already solved.
Texas lawmakers are back in Austin for a 30-day special session to address several agenda items, including a flood warning system for the Guadalupe River. It?s a problem one local company said it has already solved.
Lawmakers honor Texas flood victims in special session
As lawmakers remembered the victims in the Texas Hill Country flood, today was the starting bell for fights on other topics including THC and redistricting.
As lawmakers remembered the victims in the Texas Hill Country flood, today was the starting bell for fights on other topics including THC and redistricting.
North Texas Lawmakers weigh in on special session's trending topics
North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC regulations, and a contentious congressional redistricting effort driven by President Trump.
North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC regulations, and a contentious congressional redistricting effort driven by President Trump.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas redistricting plan ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, that a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections could gain republicans five seats in the U.S. house. A Texas congressman says both parties stand to lose big in the redistricting battle that's the focus of the special legislative session that starts on Monday.
SMU expert on redistricting effect on special session
Law enforcement experts are weighing in on former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia?s application to become the next top cop in Fort Worth.
Law enforcement experts are weighing in on former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia?s application to become the next top cop in Fort Worth.
Dallas Community Park project gets $3M grant from the state
A long-awaited Fair Park project aimed at connecting nearby Dallas residents is getting a funding boost to help kick off construction.
A long-awaited Fair Park project aimed at connecting nearby Dallas residents is getting a funding boost to help kick off construction.
New Texas law requires schools to ban student cellphones
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
Gov. Abbott's THC ban veto sparks outcry from mother of addict and medical professionals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.