Texas House Republicans pass bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
Democrats twice successfully delayed a vote on the bill in the House for technical reasons, but they were unsuccessful Friday night.
Democrats twice successfully delayed a vote on the bill in the House for technical reasons, but they were unsuccessful Friday night.
In dramatic vote, Texas House approves online sports betting measure
A resolution to let voters decide whether to legalize casino gambling, however, was delayed for a day while supporters worked to find enough support for passage.
A resolution to let voters decide whether to legalize casino gambling, however, was delayed for a day while supporters worked to find enough support for passage.
Casino, sports betting efforts find support in Texas House, but hurdles remain
Both proposals require amending the Texas Constitution, and gaming advocates need to find more House support before they can advance to a difficult arena in the Senate.
Both proposals require amending the Texas Constitution, and gaming advocates need to find more House support before they can advance to a difficult arena in the Senate.
Texas House passes sweeping border funding bill, guts proposed policing unit
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle threw their support behind a new requirement that the unit use only commissioned peace officers for enforcement actions.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle threw their support behind a new requirement that the unit use only commissioned peace officers for enforcement actions.
Texas House committee tries to vote on watered-down school choice bill
Members of the Texas House of Representatives were poised to vote on a very watered-down version of a school choice bill that was already passed by the Senate and being pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott. But the impromptu vote was shut down late Wednesday evening.
Members of the Texas House of Representatives were poised to vote on a very watered-down version of a school choice bill that was already passed by the Senate and being pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott. But the impromptu vote was shut down late Wednesday evening.
Raise-the-age gun bill misses crucial deadline, as Uvalde parents protest outside the Texas House
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles passes House committee
Two Republicans, Rep. Sam Harless from Spring and Rep. Justin Holland from Rockwall, joined the committee's Democrats voting for the bill on the last day possible for the bill to move out of committee.
Two Republicans, Rep. Sam Harless from Spring and Rep. Justin Holland from Rockwall, joined the committee's Democrats voting for the bill on the last day possible for the bill to move out of committee.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding PT. 2
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. King's comments about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. King's comments about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
State Rep. Ken King talks about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Texas: The Issue Is - State Rep. Ken King discusses HB 100, education funding
State Rep. Ken King joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to talk about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
State Rep. Ken King joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to talk about Texas House Bill 100, which provides another $4.5 billion in education funding along with several other big reforms.
Texas House committee recommends expelling Royse City Rep. Bryan Slaton
The House General Investigating Committee has recommended Royse City Representative Bryan Slaton be expelled for having “inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old intern.
The House General Investigating Committee has recommended Royse City Representative Bryan Slaton be expelled for having “inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old intern.
Senate Bill 14 banning gender-affirming care for children stalls in Texas House
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
The bill already passed the Senate. It is on track to pass the House with majority Republican support. But not before the public health committee addressed a procedural mistake that was pointed out by Democrat opponents.
Texas House bill would require college athletes to compete as gender assigned at birth
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
While supporters of the bill testified about what they call an unfair advantage men have over women, Euless-native Mack Beggs spoke from a different perspective. Beggs transitioned to a man but was forced to compete with female wrestlers.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Moody discusses HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Moody talks about HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. Moody's interview about HB 3, which would put an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
The Texas Trio discusses Rep. Moody's interview about HB 3, which would put an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Joe Moody discusses HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Bill inspired by Dallas Methodist shooting passes Texas Senate
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Senate Bill 840 would enhance the penalty for assaulting certain hospital staff from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Texas bill to protect healthcare workers from violence heads to Abbott's desk
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
Texas school safety bill leads to fierce debate in House
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.