New Texas law requires schools to ban student cellphones
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
Students in Texas will be banned from using cellphones in public schools next fall. Districts will have to come up with new policies over the summer to either prohibit phones or prevent students from using them during the school day.
Trending crime called ‘jugging’ now a felony offense in Texas
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Gov. Abbott's THC ban veto sparks outcry from mother of addict and medical professionals
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned THC consumables, sparking outrage from parents and medical professionals while calling for a special legislative session to regulate the products similar to alcohol.
LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
Gov. Abbott's THC veto ignites political firestorm, backed by veterans
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a bill to ban all recreational THC in Texas, citing legal flaws and prompting a sharp rebuke from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick while earning praise from the Texas VFW, with a special legislative session now set for July 21st to address the issue.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
ERCOT CEO on summer preps, artificial intelligence stressing grid | Texas: The Issue Is
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
ERCOT summer preps, can Texas close primaries?
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the Texas power grid and the preparations underway for a summer surge in power demand. Then, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones discusses the possibility of closed primaries in Texas.
FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks with ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas about the Texas power grid and the preparations underway for a summer surge in power demand. Then, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones discusses the possibility of closed primaries in Texas.
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former North Texas state senator announces bid for comptroller, gets Abbott endorsement
Former state Sen. Kelly Hancock was sworn in as chief clerk of the Texas Comptroller's Office on Thursday while simultaneously launching his campaign to lead the office.
Former state Sen. Kelly Hancock was sworn in as chief clerk of the Texas Comptroller's Office on Thursday while simultaneously launching his campaign to lead the office.
AG Paxton threatens suit against Austin over 'anti-gun' bank contract
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
Man accused of 'credible threat' against state lawmakers apprehended in Fayette County
A man accused of making a "credible threat" against Texas lawmakers was apprehended in Fayette County while on his way to the protests at the state Capitol.
A man accused of making a "credible threat" against Texas lawmakers was apprehended in Fayette County while on his way to the protests at the state Capitol.
Texas lawmakers demand enhanced security after capitol threat and Minnesota attack
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Following a credible threat that led to the evacuation of the Texas Capitol and the recent targeted attacks on Minnesota lawmakers, Texas House Representative Venton Jones and other Democrats are urging Governor Abbott to prioritize and enhance safety measures for state officials.
Texas Lottery survives, but changes are ahead
Texas lawmakers did not eliminate the state lottery, but several changes will be made to how the games are played in Texas and the people who run them.
Texas lawmakers did not eliminate the state lottery, but several changes will be made to how the games are played in Texas and the people who run them.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.