Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas bail reform bill, abortion clarification
The Texas Legislature approved a bail reform package after several attempts failed in the past. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to Rep. Mitch Little and Rep. A.J. Louderback about the package and the impact that it could have. Then, a look at a bill looking to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban.
The Texas Legislature approved a bail reform package after several attempts failed in the past. FOX 7's Rudy Koski talks to Rep. Mitch Little and Rep. A.J. Louderback about the package and the impact that it could have. Then, a look at a bill looking to clarify Texas' near-total abortion ban.
Texas bail reform package: Reps discuss key changes | Texas: The Issue Is
A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.
A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.
Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.
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.