Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
Abbott's Legislative Wins | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas trio recaps all of Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities going into the legislative session and everything he was able to accomplish.
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning sale of THC products to those under 21
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed an executive order banning the sale of hemp products to anyone under the age of 21.
Gov. Abbott to issue Executive Order to ban THC products for minors
Governor Abbott plans to issue an executive order banning the sale of THC products to people under 21 in Texas, a move that follows the state legislature's failure to pass regulations on the substance.
Texas A&M admins demoted over LGBT courses; lawmakers call for terminations
"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.
James Talarico announces U.S. Senate campaign for Cornyn seat
Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.
Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions
The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.
Texas GOP sues to restrict access to primary elections
The Texas Republican Party wants to change the rules on who can vote in primary elections.
Abbott signs camp and flood safety bills with Camp Mystic families
Two months after the deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott approved new safety requirements for overnight youth camps and areas prone to flooding. Families of the Camp Mystic victims were at the governor’s mansion for the bill signings.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Texas Republicans sue Secretary of State over open primary system
The Texas Republican Party filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jane Nelson in an attempt to close the party's primary elections in the state to only registered Republicans.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
AG Ken Paxton appeals court's ruling blocking display of Ten Commandments in Texas schools
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a federal appeals court to take a look at a ruling that blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in some Texas classrooms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.