Watchdog group files to unseal Angela and Ken Paxton divorce records
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A nonprofit watchdog group has asked a district court judge in Collin County to unseal the divorce records of state Sen. Angela Paxton and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Abbott enforcing English language requirements for all commercial drivers in Texas
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
Texas Legislature ends 2nd special session: What passed & what didn't
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here’s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here’s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Texas Special Session may end early; these big bills are being pushed through
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
John Cornyn comments on redistricting and Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Senator John Cornyn talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and takes a jab at his competitor, Ken Paxton, in this week’s episode of Texas: The Issue Is.
Texas bill allowing citizens to sue over abortion pills advances
State lawmakers are trying to put an end to abortion pills entering the state. The Senate passed a bill allowing private citizens to sue corporations or people who mail abortion medication to women in Texas.
State lawmakers are trying to put an end to abortion pills entering the state. The Senate passed a bill allowing private citizens to sue corporations or people who mail abortion medication to women in Texas.
Texas Special Session may end early, leaving key bills in limbo
Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.
Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.
North Texas business owners concerned by new vape regulation, looming THC bill
A new Texas law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.
A new Texas law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.
New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Texas camps push back against pending laws banning cabins in floodplains
Three camps sent lawmakers a letter, saying they can't afford to make the changes the legislature is considering.
Three camps sent lawmakers a letter, saying they can't afford to make the changes the legislature is considering.
New Texas laws tackle abortion, medical marijuana, and religious displays in schools
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
John Cornyn on facing Ken Paxton | Texas: The Issue Is
In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.
In this week's episode, Steven Dial talks to Sen. John Cornyn about his upcoming political race against Attorney General Ken Paxton, as well as redrawing congressional districts and more.
Bill clamping down on abortion pills nears Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Texas lawmakers approve easier access to ivermectin, sparking concern from doctors
While ivermectin is most commonly used for livestock and pets, humans are also prescribed the drug for parasites like scabies or head lice under a doctor's care and prescription. Now, it will be available over the counter in drug stores.
While ivermectin is most commonly used for livestock and pets, humans are also prescribed the drug for parasites like scabies or head lice under a doctor's care and prescription. Now, it will be available over the counter in drug stores.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue Is
Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help.
Emily Williams Knight, president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about how changes to the work permitting system can help.
3 new exams would replace STAAR under bill passed by Texas House
After passing the House on a party-line vote, House Bill 8 would replace the end-of-year STAAR test with three shorter exams administered throughout the school year.
After passing the House on a party-line vote, House Bill 8 would replace the end-of-year STAAR test with three shorter exams administered throughout the school year.