Dallas Police Association raises concerns over permitless carry bill
As permitless carry is set to become law in Texas, the Dallas Police Association is raising concerns over possible ramifications.
As permitless carry is set to become law in Texas, the Dallas Police Association is raising concerns over possible ramifications.
2022 Texas Republican primaries already heating up with Donald Trump endorsing Gov. Abbott
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
The influence of former President Donald Trump is shaping up to be a big factor ahead of the 2022 Republican primaries in Texas. He endorsed Gov. Abbott this week, and another key statewide race could be greatly impacted by what the former president has to say.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.
Voting rights organizations gather together against SB 7
Although SB 7 was shelved after members of the Texas Democratic party walked out of session before the deadline, it's not completely off the table.
Although SB 7 was shelved after members of the Texas Democratic party walked out of session before the deadline, it's not completely off the table.
Gov. Abbott approves penalties for defunding police in Texas cities
Surrounded by lawmakers and law enforcement, Gov. Abbott signed multiple bills he says 'backs the blue.' The laws take power away from local governments that defund law enforcement.
Surrounded by lawmakers and law enforcement, Gov. Abbott signed multiple bills he says 'backs the blue.' The laws take power away from local governments that defund law enforcement.
Texas lawmakers are finished, but expected back for a special session
Texas state lawmakers now have to prepare to come back for at least one special session.
Texas state lawmakers now have to prepare to come back for at least one special session.
Gov. Abbott threatens to defund Texas Legislature after Dems stage walkout
Abbott has threatened to veto Article 10 of the two-year budget which funds the legislative branch. He added: "no pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned."
Abbott has threatened to veto Article 10 of the two-year budget which funds the legislative branch. He added: "no pay for those who abandon their responsibilities. Stay tuned."
Matthew McConaughey speaks out against mask hesitancy amid rumors he's running for Texas governor
The Oscar-winning actor has been teasing for months now that he is considering running for governor against incumbent candidate Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Oscar-winning actor has been teasing for months now that he is considering running for governor against incumbent candidate Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers pass bills addressing power grid failure
The House and Senate passed some bills that will reform the state's main power grid, but Texans won't get any direct help with their electricity bills. Critics say the final versions of these bills do not go far enough to prevent further disasters and protect consumers.
The House and Senate passed some bills that will reform the state's main power grid, but Texans won't get any direct help with their electricity bills. Critics say the final versions of these bills do not go far enough to prevent further disasters and protect consumers.
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative session essentially over.
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative session essentially over.
Abbott asserts himself, reminds Texas GOP leaders only he calls special sessions
“Not only am I the only one that gets to call a special session, I get to decide when and I get to decide what will be in that special session," Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday.
“Not only am I the only one that gets to call a special session, I get to decide when and I get to decide what will be in that special session," Gov. Greg Abbott said on Thursday.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for special legislative session to revive priority bills
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted the House on the Senate floor for not passing three conservative-led bills, blaming the chamber for taking time off during the session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted the House on the Senate floor for not passing three conservative-led bills, blaming the chamber for taking time off during the session.
AG Ken Paxton calls on federal leaders to visit overwhelmed Texas-Mexico border
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on more federal leaders to visit the border to see firsthand how the crisis is unfolding along the Texas-Mexico border.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is calling on more federal leaders to visit the border to see firsthand how the crisis is unfolding along the Texas-Mexico border.
Minimal progress on police reform efforts as Texas Legislature nears end
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Could Beto be back? O'Rourke mulling bid for Texas governor
Three years after becoming Democrats’ breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from crashing back to Earth in a short-lived presidential run, O’Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this time for governor.
Three years after becoming Democrats’ breakout star out of Texas, and a year removed from crashing back to Earth in a short-lived presidential run, O’Rourke is again weighing another campaign — this time for governor.
Legal challenges likely ahead for strict new Texas abortion law
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.
The new Texas abortion law is set to take effect in September, but federal courts have mostly blocked states from enforcing similar abortion restrictions.
Texas Legislature passes 1st bill in response to February's winter storm, but experts hoping for more
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
The first major bill in response to February’s widespread power outages from the winter storm is headed to the governor's desk.
HB 1399, which would impact transgender children, unlikely to pass through Texas House
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
A bill set for a vote in the Texas House, which could impact transgender children, may not pass the chamber before a deadline set for Thursday.
Special election runoff to succeed late U.S. Rep. Ron Wright set for July 27
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
The runoff features two Republicans: Ron Wright's widow, Susan Wright, and state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
Alcohol-to-go now law in Texas: 'Today is a great day for Texas restaurants'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1024 into law, making alcohol-to-go permanent.