Texas GOP sues to restrict access to primary elections
The Texas Republican Party wants to change the rules on who can vote in primary elections.
The Texas Republican Party wants to change the rules on who can vote in primary elections.
Abbott signs camp and flood safety bills with Camp Mystic families
Two months after the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott approved new safety requirements for overnight youth camps and areas prone to flooding. Families of the Camp Mystic victims were at the governor’s mansion for the bill signings.
Two months after the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott approved new safety requirements for overnight youth camps and areas prone to flooding. Families of the Camp Mystic victims were at the governor’s mansion for the bill signings.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
AG Ken Paxton appeals court's ruling blocking display of Ten Commandments in Texas schools
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal appeals court to take a look at a ruling that blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in some Texas classrooms.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal appeals court to take a look at a ruling that blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in some Texas classrooms.
Watchdog group files to unseal Angela and Ken Paxton divorce records
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Abbott enforcing English language requirements for all commercial drivers in Texas
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
Texas Legislature ends 2nd special session: What passed & what didn't
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here’s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here’s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Texas Special Session may end early; these big bills are being pushed through
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Texas bill allowing citizens to sue over abortion pills advances
State lawmakers are trying to put an end to abortion pills entering the state. The Senate passed a bill allowing private citizens to sue corporations or people who mail abortion medication to women in Texas.
State lawmakers are trying to put an end to abortion pills entering the state. The Senate passed a bill allowing private citizens to sue corporations or people who mail abortion medication to women in Texas.
Texas Special Session may end early, leaving key bills in limbo
Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.
Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.
North Texas business owners concerned by new vape regulation, looming THC bill
A new Texas law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.
A new Texas law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.
New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Texas camps push back against pending laws banning cabins in floodplains
Three camps sent lawmakers a letter, saying they can't afford to make the changes the legislature is considering.
Three camps sent lawmakers a letter, saying they can't afford to make the changes the legislature is considering.
New Texas laws tackle abortion, medical marijuana, and religious displays in schools
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
John Cornyn on facing Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue Is
In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.
In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.
Bill clamping down on abortion pills nears Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.