Texas votes to restrict when judges can grant bail to violent offenders
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texans have elected to restrict the circumstances in which people accused of felonies can be granted bail.
Texans pass Proposition 12 aimed at changing makeup of judicial conduct commission
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas voters Tuesday passed Proposition 12 that would, among other things, change the makeup of the state’s judicial conduct commission.
Texas businesses will be able to exempt $125K of inventory from taxes
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texas voters approved Proposition 9 on Tuesday which allows businesses to exempt up to $125,000 of inventory or equipment from taxes.
Texans approve Proposition 14 which creates dementia research facility, fund
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 14, which creates a state-funded dementia research facility and sets aside money aimed at prevention of the disease.
Texans pass Proposition 13 aimed at increasing homestead tax exemption
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 13, which would increase the homestead tax exemption for school districts.
Texas votes to fund Texas State Technical College System
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Proposition 1, to better fund a state education system, passed with Texas voters Tuesday.
Texans approve Proposition 15 which adds language to parental rights laws
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texas voters approved Proposition 15 on Tuesday, which adds language to the state’s laws aimed at parental rights.
Texans pass Proposition 16 which prohibits noncitizens from voting
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas voters passed Proposition 16 on Tuesday which adds noncitizens to the list of people who are prohibited from voting in state elections.
Texas votes to dedicate $20 billion in taxes to water fund
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texans have elected to put billions of tax dollars toward a state water fund.
Texas voters approve tax savings for senior, disabled homeowners
Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.
Texas senior and disabled homeowners to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters on track to pass Proposition 11.
Texas voters approve amendment to lower property taxes on homes destroyed by fires
Texas homeowners who experienced a fire that destroyed their home will now see a reduction in their property taxes if they restore their home.
Texas homeowners who experienced a fire that destroyed their home will now see a reduction in their property taxes if they restore their home.
Increase in Texas homestead exemptions for surviving spouses of veterans approved
Surviving spouses of Texas veterans that died from a service-connected illness approved a larger break on their homestead exemption.
Surviving spouses of Texas veterans that died from a service-connected illness approved a larger break on their homestead exemption.
Voting in Texas: Races to watch across the state
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday for an off-year election featuring two high-stakes special races and a lengthy slate of proposed changes to the state constitution.
Election Day: What to know before you vote on Tuesday
Texans can vote on Tuesday on 17 state constitutional amendments, as well as various local leaders and propositions.
Texans can vote on Tuesday on 17 state constitutional amendments, as well as various local leaders and propositions.
Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett considers bid for U.S. Senate
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Recent polling shows Crockett with a potential early lead in the crowded Democratic primary field.
Texas voters pass Proposition 8 on state inheritance taxes
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
A ballot measure to prevent future legislative sessions from imposing taxes on an estate or inheritance passed with Texas voters.
Texans growing more pessimistic about the economy, new poll finds
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
43% of Texans polled said their personal economic situation is worse compared to one year ago.
'Anti-Academic Freedom' Criticism | Texas: The Issue Is
In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says the anti-woke reformation will pay dividends in the long run.
In the latest session of the Texas Legislature, majority Republicans did far more than rein in the state's public universities. They've essentially grabbed higher education leadership by the scruff of the neck with oversight on curriculum and an outright ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Houston State Sen. Paul Bettencourt was at the tip of that legislative spear and says the anti-woke reformation will pay dividends in the long run.
Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.
Texas congressman says he'll refuse paycheck during government shutdown
Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday said he would refuse his congressional paycheck as a show of solidarity with his constituents in the 28th Congressional District of Texas.