Energy expert raises concerns about bills' impact on solar, wind industry | Texas: The Issue Is
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates.
Texas prosecutors sue Ken Paxton over rules to rein in 'rogue' DAs
Last month, it became a requirement for district and county attorneys that represent an area with a population of more than 400,000 people to provide “performance reports" to Attorney General Ken Paxton's office and provide certain case files.
Texas House passes bill requiring AC in state prisons
The bill would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to install air conditioning at each of its facilities by the end of 2032.
Texas Senate approves legislation to shut down Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
Texas lawmakers pass bill to improve state's junk science law
The changes suggested to Texas' junk science law come from an out-of-session committee meeting that happened at the end of last year.
Texas Senate committee debates nearly $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
Texas House passes bill giving mothers unrestricted access to HOV lane
The House on Saturday passed a bill that allows a woman who is pregnant, a parent or a legal guardian to use a high-occupancy vehicle lane regardless of who is in the car.
Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
Texas Lottery's future may come down to new Senate bill
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
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.
Mexico willing to partner with U.S. to stop cartels, Rep. Crenshaw says | Texas: The Issue Is
Houston-area Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells Texas: The Issue Is that Mexico's new government is embracing the prospect of a partnership with the United States in an effort to stop the smuggling of drugs and humans across the border.
Texas House approves bill that prohibits land sales to some foreign buyers
People and entities from certain countries identified as a threat to U.S. interests might soon be unable to purchase land in Texas.
Texas Senate approves proposal for 'Life Monument' at state Capitol
The statue would be a replica of the National Life Monument, which depicts “a mother with an unborn child cradled in a world-shaped womb.”
Should Texas election judges carry guns? House votes yes
House Bill 1128 would allow election judges, early voting clerks, or deputy early voting clerks who are serving as an election judge to carry a weapon.
Bill dubbed 'DART killer' moves out of Texas House committee
A bill that could cut 25% of the funding to Dallas Area Rapid Transit advanced out of the Texas House Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
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.