Texas Senate passes SB2, would allow parents to use tax funds for private schools
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
Abbott makes school vouchers, teacher pay raises a priority for legislators
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants education to be a top priority this legislative session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants education to be a top priority this legislative session.
Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
North Texas representative files bill to create school period of prayer, religious readings
House Bill 1425 would allow school districts and charter schools to opt into the daily opportunity to “participate in a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious texts.
House Bill 1425 would allow school districts and charter schools to opt into the daily opportunity to “participate in a period of prayer and the reading of the Bible or other religious texts.
Texas Senate school voucher proposal gives families $10,000 for private school
Senate Bill 2 would provide education savings accounts from taxpayer money for families who are interested in private education over public — up to $10,000 a year per student. But not everyone is on board.
Senate Bill 2 would provide education savings accounts from taxpayer money for families who are interested in private education over public — up to $10,000 a year per student. But not everyone is on board.
Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
Texas Democrats hope to keep committee chairs with new House speaker
With the election of Dustin Burrows to House Speaker, Democrats are hoping to hang on to a few committee chairs.
With the election of Dustin Burrows to House Speaker, Democrats are hoping to hang on to a few committee chairs.
Dallas lawmaker's bill could give more daycare centers tax breaks
State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.
State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.
Texas Legislature: North Texas Democrats outline their priorities
Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Here's a preview of what Dallas Democrats will prioritize as the minority.
Texas lawmakers will return to the state capitol on Tuesday to begin the 89th Texas Legislature. Here's a preview of what Dallas Democrats will prioritize as the minority.
Dallas County Republicans threaten censure against 2 House members over speaker support
Dallas County Republicans are threatening a censure against two members of the party if they do not support Rep. David Cook's bid for Texas House Speaker.
Dallas County Republicans are threatening a censure against two members of the party if they do not support Rep. David Cook's bid for Texas House Speaker.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
New Texas laws in effect as of Jan. 1, 2025
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
With a new year, comes new laws and additions to existing laws.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
When we turn the page on the calendar we are also going to see some new laws, or new sections of old ones, added to the books in Texas.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook wants to be the next Texas House Speaker. Who is he?
State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
State Rep. David Cook, a Republican from Mansfield, is hoping to be next Texas House Speaker.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Abbott’s school voucher plan now has more than enough support
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to push his school voucher plan again. This time, he has a lot more support.
Gov. Greg Abbott is ready to push his school voucher plan again. This time, he has a lot more support.
South Dallas woman pushes for tougher laws for fake property deed scams
Property deed theft is becoming such a problem in Texas that state lawmakers are considering creating a new criminal offense to hold crooks accountable. A South Dallas woman had no idea it was happening to her until an empty lot she owned was being cleared by strangers.
Property deed theft is becoming such a problem in Texas that state lawmakers are considering creating a new criminal offense to hold crooks accountable. A South Dallas woman had no idea it was happening to her until an empty lot she owned was being cleared by strangers.
New Texas law requires parental approval for child social media accounts
The Scope Act is part of a growing wave by lawmakers in multiple states to give more power to parents when it comes to their children’s digital footprint.
The Scope Act is part of a growing wave by lawmakers in multiple states to give more power to parents when it comes to their children’s digital footprint.