Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Allen PD hopes THC warehouse searches will push Gov. Abbott towards signing ban
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Allen's police chief hopes recent crackdowns on THC-infused products will help convince Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill banning the products into law.
Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
Gov. Abbott signs 'pro-business' bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Tuesday to sign new bills into law.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Tuesday to sign new bills into law.
Abbott signs $10 billion property tax relief package
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a $10 billion property tax relief package into law on Monday, a measure proponents say will provide significant savings for homeowners, seniors, and small business owners across Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a $10 billion property tax relief package into law on Monday, a measure proponents say will provide significant savings for homeowners, seniors, and small business owners across Texas.
Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 soldiers across state ahead of 'No Kings' protests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.
Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
Anti-ICE protest takes place in downtown San Antonio
The "Take Back the Alamo" protest took place in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday evening.
The "Take Back the Alamo" protest took place in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday evening.
Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Gov. Abbott signs bill directing Texas to invest $50M in psychedelics research
Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.
Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.
'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Austin ICE protests: Multiple people arrested; police give update
Multiple people were arrested on charges ranging from criminal mischief to harassment of a public servant and resisting arrest during Monday night's anti-ICE protests, says APD and DPS.
Multiple people were arrested on charges ranging from criminal mischief to harassment of a public servant and resisting arrest during Monday night's anti-ICE protests, says APD and DPS.
LGBTQ+ advocates oppose Texas bill defining genders
Soon to head to Governor Abbott?s desk is a bill that would define a person?s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.
Soon to head to Governor Abbott?s desk is a bill that would define a person?s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
'Day of reckoning': Texas Gov. Abbott signs bail reform package in Houston
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Protestors call for vetoes at Texas capitol
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.