Texas: The Issue Is - Work underway to make penalty tougher for criminals who cut off ankle monitors pt. 2
The Texas Trio discusses the bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
The Texas Trio discusses the bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
Texas: The Issue Is - Work underway to make penalty tougher for criminals who cut off ankle monitors
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
Transgender kids, family members publicly address new DFPS commissioner
It was the first time that trans kids, their families and allies were able to publicly address the new Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner.
It was the first time that trans kids, their families and allies were able to publicly address the new Department of Family and Protective Services commissioner.
Texas lawmakers propose bills moving away from renewable energy in attempt to shore up power grid
Some Texas senators unveiled plans Thursday to shift the focus away from wind and solar and toward resources like natural gas.
Some Texas senators unveiled plans Thursday to shift the focus away from wind and solar and toward resources like natural gas.
Bill looks to expand alcohol sales on Sunday in Texas
Two bills filed in the Texas House and Senate last month could expand alcohol sales on Sundays in the state.
Two bills filed in the Texas House and Senate last month could expand alcohol sales on Sundays in the state.
Lawmaker files bill to dissolve, replace Texas juvenile justice system
A state lawmaker says it's time to dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and switch to treating teens in trouble by focusing on mental health rehabilitation and intervention.
A state lawmaker says it's time to dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and switch to treating teens in trouble by focusing on mental health rehabilitation and intervention.
Fort Worth duo advocates for more resources for foster care children
Mike Guinn, a housing coach for foster care youth preparing for adulthood, gave a moving testimony to the state house appropriations committee. He shared about his relationship with a former foster care kid.
Mike Guinn, a housing coach for foster care youth preparing for adulthood, gave a moving testimony to the state house appropriations committee. He shared about his relationship with a former foster care kid.
Bill would require Texas high schools to offer African American, Mexican American history
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
Under the bill, students could choose to take African American history or Mexican American history instead of World History or World Geography to receive a Social Studies credit toward graduation.
Texas Senate passes first bill, a bipartisan effort to close teen gun loophole
In its first bill passed this session, the Texas Senate sought to ensure juvenile mental health hospitalizations are reported to the federal firearm background check system.
In its first bill passed this session, the Texas Senate sought to ensure juvenile mental health hospitalizations are reported to the federal firearm background check system.
Women denied abortions sue Texas to affirm exceptions to the laws
Five women will announce a new lawsuit Tuesday, marking the first time patients directly affected by new abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court.
Five women will announce a new lawsuit Tuesday, marking the first time patients directly affected by new abortion laws have sought to challenge them in court.
Texas: The Issue Is ? State Rep. Martinez Fischer talks school choice vouchers Pt. 2
The Texas Trio discusses school choice vouchers.
The Texas Trio discusses school choice vouchers.
Texas: The Issue Is ? State Rep. Martinez Fischer talks school choice vouchers
This week's Texas: The Issue Is continues looking at the school voucher debate getting underway at the Texas State Capitol.
This week's Texas: The Issue Is continues looking at the school voucher debate getting underway at the Texas State Capitol.
Texas: The Issue Is — State Rep. Martinez Fischer talks school choice vouchers
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, chairman of the Texas House Democrat Caucus, considers school vouchers a bad idea and not the way to fix what he believes is a flawed education funding formula.
State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, chairman of the Texas House Democrat Caucus, considers school vouchers a bad idea and not the way to fix what he believes is a flawed education funding formula.
Texas congressman who broke with GOP is censured
The censure illustrates the intraparty fights that still flare in America’s biggest red state even as Republicans celebrate 20 years of having full control of the Texas Legislature and every statewide office.
The censure illustrates the intraparty fights that still flare in America’s biggest red state even as Republicans celebrate 20 years of having full control of the Texas Legislature and every statewide office.
Texas lawmakers battle over ban on people from authoritarian countries buying land, despite changes
Senate Bill 147 would ban government interests from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning property in Texas.
Senate Bill 147 would ban government interests from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning property in Texas.
Texas Family Act would offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, if passed
The bill's author State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) says she had very productive conversations with many of her Republican counterparts who verbally support the plan. Economists aren't so sure some will rally behind the plan.
The bill's author State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) says she had very productive conversations with many of her Republican counterparts who verbally support the plan. Economists aren't so sure some will rally behind the plan.
Texas leaders debate bill that would make voting illegally a felony
The Senate State Affairs Committee debated Senate Bill 2 on Monday. The bill would restore felony punishment if someone is caught voting illegally and lower the level of proof for prosecuting suspected voter fraud.
The Senate State Affairs Committee debated Senate Bill 2 on Monday. The bill would restore felony punishment if someone is caught voting illegally and lower the level of proof for prosecuting suspected voter fraud.
Gov. Abbott responds to criticism of school voucher program
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas public schools will not lose funding if education savings accounts are established in the state.
Texas: The Issue Is - Education Savings Accounts
The Texas trio break down statements made by Governor Abbott about his desire for education savings accounts in the state.
The Texas trio break down statements made by Governor Abbott about his desire for education savings accounts in the state.
Texas: The Issue Is - Gov. Greg Abbott responds to criticism of education savings accounts
Governor Abbott responds to questions about his push for education savings accounts, including the impact that they will have on public schools, how charter schools will be held accountable and how he plans to win over Republicans who have opposed similar bills in the past.
Governor Abbott responds to questions about his push for education savings accounts, including the impact that they will have on public schools, how charter schools will be held accountable and how he plans to win over Republicans who have opposed similar bills in the past.