Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment
Victim advocates at the center of the fight for tougher bail restrictions are cautiously celebrating a compromise measure poised to pass the House with the 100 votes necessary to place it before voters on the statewide ballot.
Texas bill increasing punishments for abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
Texas House bill intends to make it harder for victims with major injuries to receive compensation
A proposed Texas law would make it more challenging for victims with catastrophic injuries to receive damages related to things like pain and suffering, and mental anguish.
Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
Texas House Bill prevents police officers from being charged with deadly conduct
Texas house lawmakers gave initial approval to legislation that would exempt police officers from being charged with 'deadly conduct'.
Texas House bill tries to close property tax exemption loophole
Some Texas lawmakers are trying to close what they call a property tax exemption loophole. It involves housing financial corporations, or HFCs.
Texas House bill would require a public vote on school district splits
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up goes before the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday. It was filed in direct response to the Keller Independent School District’s controversial plan.
162 murdered by offenders out on bond in Harris County since 2021, state senator says
Texas Senator Joan Huffman says she is battling to change the Texas Constitution and give judges clear authority to keep those who pose a clear and credible risk behind bars.
House committee hears testimony on bill to cut DART's funding by 25%
A bill in the Texas House would reduce what Dallas Area Rapid Transit can collect in taxes from member cities.
Bill would require TxDOT to retain traffic camera video to help solve crimes
The widow of a University Park man killed in an apparent road rage shooting urged lawmakers on Thursday to pass a new traffic safety bill.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.



















