Abortion bill labeled as priority by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick left pending in Texas House
Lawmakers failed to advance a bill to the Texas House floor that would block cities and counties from allocating public funds to nonprofits that help women travel out of the state to get abortions.
'That's insanity and it has to stop': Gov. Abbott pushes for bond reform
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion to call for tougher bail standards.
Texas lawmakers look to expand law on use of medical marijuana
Texas lawmakers are looking to expand the law that allows the use of medical marijuana. The expansion comes as lawmakers are also looking to clamp down on hemp products sold across the state.
Border czar on cartels: 'We're going to wipe them off the face of the earth' | Texas: The Issue Is
Tom Homan, the Trump administration's "border czar," is pleased by the progress that has been made at the border so far, but says the goal is now to "finish the job."
Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a special event on Saturday to celebrate the signing of Senate Bill 2, creating one of the largest school choice programs in the country.
Texas THC ban: House amends Senate bill to allow some hemp products
The differences in the bills could lead to a clash between leaders in the House and Senate.
Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
Texas Senate passed all 40 of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities. Here's where they stand
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Texas House Bill prevents police officers from being charged with deadly conduct
Texas house lawmakers gave initial approval to legislation that would exempt police officers from being charged with 'deadly conduct'.
Texas House bill tries to close property tax exemption loophole
Some Texas lawmakers are trying to close what they call a property tax exemption loophole. It involves housing financial corporations, or HFCs.
Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in Texas.
Texas House bill would require a public vote on school district splits
A bill aimed at giving Texans a voice in deciding whether a school district can split up goes before the House Public Education Committee on Tuesday. It was filed in direct response to the Keller Independent School District’s controversial plan.
Beto O'Rourke refuses to rule out Senate run
At an event in Denton this weekend, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke refused to rule out the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate.
162 murdered by offenders out on bond in Harris County since 2021, state senator says
Texas Senator Joan Huffman says she is battling to change the Texas Constitution and give judges clear authority to keep those who pose a clear and credible risk behind bars.