Major felony bond reform passes Texas House
On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Texas House responded with final passage of HB-20, a measure which will make it much more difficult for defendants with a criminal history of violence to gain bond.
On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Texas House responded with final passage of HB-20, a measure which will make it much more difficult for defendants with a criminal history of violence to gain bond.
Texas economist warns of consequences if strict voting access legislation becomes law
Texas lawmakers are considering new legislation which would tighten access to voting across the state. Voting rights activists and several large corporations and businesses have condemned the proposals.
Texas lawmakers are considering new legislation which would tighten access to voting across the state. Voting rights activists and several large corporations and businesses have condemned the proposals.
Special election Saturday to find out who will succeed Ron Wright for 6th Congressional District
Saturday is Election Day in Texas, and some national politicians are keying in on a North Texas congressional race.
Saturday is Election Day in Texas, and some national politicians are keying in on a North Texas congressional race.
Texas Senate committee holds hearing on proposed permitless carry bill
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
The Senate Special Committee on Constitutional Issues heard public comment on House Bill 1927, also referred to as permitless carry or constitutional carry.
Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Texas will continue to see its political clout grow as it gains two additional congressional seats following the 2020 census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Group of Texas faith leaders say they’re opposed to permitless carry
During a press conference Wednesday, these religious leaders said allowing public carry without proper training can be dangerous.
During a press conference Wednesday, these religious leaders said allowing public carry without proper training can be dangerous.
Bill moving through Texas Legislature to require winterization for power facilities
A measure that has passed the Texas Senate and is now in the House is the strongest piece of legislation after Texas’ deadly winter storm that left four million people without power, killed 111 people and caused an estimated $80-100 million worth of damage.
A measure that has passed the Texas Senate and is now in the House is the strongest piece of legislation after Texas’ deadly winter storm that left four million people without power, killed 111 people and caused an estimated $80-100 million worth of damage.
Poll: More voters favor Matthew McConaughey over Greg Abbott for Texas governor
It might be a long shot but a recent poll suggests actor Matthew McConaughey could become the next governor of Texas.
It might be a long shot but a recent poll suggests actor Matthew McConaughey could become the next governor of Texas.
Texas House gives initial approval to 'constitutional carry,' would allow gun carrying without permit
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
The Texas House on Thursday gave an initial OK to a bill that would allow handguns to be carried without a permit, marking a win for gun rights activists who have for years pushed the measure at the Legislature but a blow to El Paso Democrats who have been fighting for gun safety measures since the 2019 massacre in their hometown.
Texas lawmakers discuss potential improvements to Texas Workforce Commission
The bills discussed dealt with secondary policy issues that arose -- like not being able to work because there is no school or childcare and excusing people from accepting jobs that are unsafe.
The bills discussed dealt with secondary policy issues that arose -- like not being able to work because there is no school or childcare and excusing people from accepting jobs that are unsafe.
Republicans push for legislation that would allow Texans to carry a handgun without a permit
A showdown is setting up in Texas over what’s called constitutional carry, legislation that would allow Texans to carry a handgun without a license.
A showdown is setting up in Texas over what’s called constitutional carry, legislation that would allow Texans to carry a handgun without a license.
Texas House committee advances bill with controversial changes to Texas voting rules
House Bill 6 is part of a broader Republican effort this year to enact wide-ranging changes to elections in Texas that would ratchet up the state’s already restrictive election rules in the name of “election integrity” despite little to no evidence of widespread fraud.
House Bill 6 is part of a broader Republican effort this year to enact wide-ranging changes to elections in Texas that would ratchet up the state’s already restrictive election rules in the name of “election integrity” despite little to no evidence of widespread fraud.
New GOP-led voting restrictions move forward in Texas
Texas Republicans advanced a slate of proposed new voting restrictions Thursday that would reduce options to cast ballots, limit polling hours and hand more power to partisan poll watchers.
Texas Republicans advanced a slate of proposed new voting restrictions Thursday that would reduce options to cast ballots, limit polling hours and hand more power to partisan poll watchers.
Texas lawmakers consider restructuring state pandemic response
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Democratic politicians, advocacy groups ask for stricter firearms laws in Texas
Criminal back ground checks for all gun sales in Texas is atop their wish list, along with red flag laws which would allow a person to temporarily have guns taken from them by a judge if family expressed concern about their mental state.
Criminal back ground checks for all gun sales in Texas is atop their wish list, along with red flag laws which would allow a person to temporarily have guns taken from them by a judge if family expressed concern about their mental state.
Plano mom leads effort to change law for hiring daycare workers after child abuse case
The bills aim to make sure facilities are diligent in their hiring and parents have the information they need when they send their kids off to daycare.
The bills aim to make sure facilities are diligent in their hiring and parents have the information they need when they send their kids off to daycare.
Republican bill aimed at tightening voter restrictions in Texas passes Senate committee
The state’s Republican leadership says Senate Bill 7 is designed to prevent fraud and ensure greater election integrity. Democrats disagree.
The state’s Republican leadership says Senate Bill 7 is designed to prevent fraud and ensure greater election integrity. Democrats disagree.
Democrats view North Texas congressional special election with mix of optimism, caution
With so many contenders, the District 6 race is likely to go to a mid-summer runoff, and Democrats involved hope they can secure a second-round spot on their way to turning the district blue.
With so many contenders, the District 6 race is likely to go to a mid-summer runoff, and Democrats involved hope they can secure a second-round spot on their way to turning the district blue.
Dallas attorney Lee Merritt announces he is running for Texas attorney general
Dallas attorney and civil rights activist Lee Merritt says he will run against incumbent Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general.
Dallas attorney and civil rights activist Lee Merritt says he will run against incumbent Ken Paxton for Texas attorney general.
Matthew McConaughey criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott's decision to lift mask mandate: 'A little dumbfounded'
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.
Matthew McConaughey is speaking out about Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to lift the state's mask mandate as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues.