From classrooms to vapes: Texas's 800+ new laws take effect
Starting September 1st, over 800 new Texas laws take effect, bringing major changes to education, crime, and THC regulations.
Starting September 1st, over 800 new Texas laws take effect, bringing major changes to education, crime, and THC regulations.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Gov. Abbott signs 3 bills to protect Texans from foreign adversaries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Texas floods: Couple feels hopeful for help to rebuild
A couple who lost their home in the July 4th floods is feeling hopeful. A foundation has committed to utilizing $40 million to help community members with housing needs, including rebuilding their home.
A couple who lost their home in the July 4th floods is feeling hopeful. A foundation has committed to utilizing $40 million to help community members with housing needs, including rebuilding their home.
Texas floods: $40 million committed to new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims
$40 million has been pledged to a new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
$40 million has been pledged to a new housing fund for Kerr County flood victims through the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
'Cowardice and Cheats': Texas House passes controversial map over Democratic opposition
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
Future Texas quorum busters' seats could be forfeit if Gov. Abbott has his way
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Abbott introduced three new items for Special Session #2, including one that would vacate the seats of members who leave the state for a week during a legislative session.
Special Session 2 begins at the Texas Capitol
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
Texas redistricting: Political stakes increase in day two of Democrat quorum break
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
For the second day, there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional redistricting map. As state Democrats continue with their holdout, there's now a hard deadline that could result in their removal from office.
Gov. Abbott files suit to remove Rep. Wu from office over quorum break
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.
Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.
Texas redistricting: Rep. Casar holds protest outside Governor's Mansion
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
Many Texas Democrats have fled to other states to block the vote on the new congressional redistricting map, which would create five more potential GOP seats in Congress.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Texas special session: Democrats threatened with arrest for breaking quorum
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas DPS to arrest ‘delinquent’ House Democrats who fled the state in order to break quorum to stop further redistricting efforts in the Legislature.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas DPS to arrest ‘delinquent’ House Democrats who fled the state in order to break quorum to stop further redistricting efforts in the Legislature.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton on Texas Women's Privacy Act
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) is holding a press conference in the Texas Senate press room for Senate Bill 7 (SB7) dubbed the 'Texas Women's Privacy Act. PROTECT WOMEN?S SPACES: Legislation protecting women?s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) is holding a press conference in the Texas Senate press room for Senate Bill 7 (SB7) dubbed the 'Texas Women's Privacy Act. PROTECT WOMEN?S SPACES: Legislation protecting women?s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.