Voter's Guide: Races to watch from the May 6 elections in North Texas
There are hundreds of local races on ballots across North Texas on Saturday,
There are hundreds of local races on ballots across North Texas on Saturday,
New Texas bill aims to stop ticket grabs by bots for hot concerts like Taylor Swift’s
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
A Texas lawmaker’s daughter was one of several Swift fans blocked from purchasing a ticket to the Eras Tour due to bots. Texas lawmakers want to make it illegal for people to use bots to grab excessive ticket sales.
Proposed bill would study commercial traffic at Texas-Mexico border to improve security
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Some state lawmakers want the Texas Department of Transportation to conduct a study on commercial traffic at points of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.
Justice Clarence Thomas let Dallas GOP donor pay for relative's tuition: Report
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.
Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.
Bill banning tenure could be a career turning point for thousands of Texas professors
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
While the proposed tenure ban will likely face steep opposition in the Texas House, faculty say lawmakers’ recent attacks on higher education have raised concerns about whether Texas is the best state to build their career.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Poll finds solid majority of Texans, even Republicans, favor raising age for gun purchases
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
The University of Texas survey also found stronger support for Sen. Ted Cruz, while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis remain popular among Republicans.
Colin Allred officially launches campaign for Ted Cruz's for Senate seat
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.
Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas plans to run for Ted Cruz's United States Senate seat.
Senate Bill 14 banning gender-affirming care for children stalls in Texas House
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
AOC, Matt Gaetz unite to introduce lawmaker stock trading ban
Members of Congress and their families are frequently accused of illegal trading practices, allegedly using their knowledge of upcoming legislation to make informed decisions on the stock market.
Members of Congress and their families are frequently accused of illegal trading practices, allegedly using their knowledge of upcoming legislation to make informed decisions on the stock market.
Texas House advances bill that would give retired teachers a pension raise
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
The proposed raise would be the first time in nearly 20 years that some retirees would get a cost-of-living adjustment.
Early voting ends soon for May 6 municipal, school board elections
Today is the last day to vote early for local mayor, city council, and school board elections in North Texas.
Today is the last day to vote early for local mayor, city council, and school board elections in North Texas.
Texas House bill would require college athletes to compete as gender assigned at birth
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Moody discusses HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
Bill inspired by Dallas Methodist shooting passes Texas Senate
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
Texas kids would need parental consent to create social media accounts under House bill
The Texas House is expected to give final approval to a bill requiring social media platforms like Facebook to first check with parents before their minor children can open an account.
The Texas House is expected to give final approval to a bill requiring social media platforms like Facebook to first check with parents before their minor children can open an account.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.