Texas abortion pill bill advances to House floor ahead of deadline
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
Texas House sends bill requiring 10 Commandments be displayed in schools back to committee
Big changes could be coming to Texas public schools—The Texas House is voting today on bills to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms and prayer in public schools.
Big changes could be coming to Texas public schools—The Texas House is voting today on bills to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms and prayer in public schools.
Texas lawmakers debate whether to limit or ban all THC products
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
Texas lawmakers are debating whether to limit the sale of THC products in the state or put an outright ban on them.
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.
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates.
Energy expert raises concerns about Texas bills
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates. Then, Senator John Cornyn talks about border security and the investigation into EPIC City.
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates. Then, Senator John Cornyn talks about border security and the investigation into EPIC City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crenshaw: Mexico wants to team up to take down cartels
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?