Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs controversial voting legislation SB 1 into law
Senate Bill 1 tightens voting-by-mail rules, prevents local efforts to expand voting options, increases access for partisan poll watchers, and sets new rules — and possible criminal penalties — for those who assist voters in casting their ballots in Texas.
Lawsuits filed as Texas governor signs controversial election reform bill into law
Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB1 into law today. The controversial Texas election reform law is already being challenged in court.
Texas Legislature begins process of redrawing Congressional districts
The Senate’s Special Committee on Redistricting is holding a hearing Tuesday at noon to get feedback from Texans about what’s happening in their communities
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Greg Abbott approval rating wanes
Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Jamarr Brown, the co-executive director for the Texas Democratic Party, talk about the governor's approval rating.
Satanic Temple to fight Texas abortion law, cites religious freedom
The Satanic Temple is arguing that women should be able to take an abortion-inducing drug as an expression of religious freedom within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Portland moves to ban Texas travel, trade to protest new abortion law
Portland City Council is to consider an emergency resolution to ban future travel, goods and services from Texas in protest of the state’s new abortion law.
Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
US DOJ ‘will not tolerate violence’ against Texas abortion seekers, providers
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that federal prosecutors are still urgently exploring options to challenge the Texas law.
Justice Department will ‘protect’ abortion seekers in Texas
The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act prohibits physically obstructing or using the threat of force to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking reproductive health services.
Political, legal fallout over controversial Texas abortion law
Advocates on both sides are closely watching the latest developments over the law which bans all abortions after a heartbeat is detected which can be as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
Texas lawmakers pass Senate Bill 6, reforming bail system
Prior to the bill’s passage, some courts had released people accused of crimes on personal bonds that did not require money.
This Week in Texas Politics: Second Special Session ends
A panel of political journalists and analysts takes a look at what made it through the second special session, what didn't and what's next.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Why “heartbeat bill” is a misleading name for Texas’ near-total abortion ban
Medical and reproductive health experts say the reference to a heartbeat is medically inaccurate as an embryo does not have a developed heart at six weeks’ gestation.
Texans now can buy beer, wine two hours earlier on Sundays
Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill allowing for expanded alcohol sales hours into law back in June.
Texas abortion law upheld, bill’s author speaks on victory
Abortion providers attempted to challenge the law with the US Supreme Court, but in a 5-4 ruling, the Texas law was upheld.
Biden: SCOTUS ruling on Texas abortion ban is 'unprecedented assault' on women's rights
President Joe Biden said the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ ban on nearly all abortions “insults the rule of law.”
Washington state insurance commissioner compares pro-life Republicans to the Taliban
The Washington State Insurance Commissioner is calling pro-life Republicans “Taliban-like” after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a Texas anti-abortion law to stand.
How many abortions would Texas' 6-week ban prevent?
The numbers could be higher or lower based on a variety of factors. For example, Texas women may cross state lines in order to obtain abortions after six weeks.
Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 vote
A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation’s second-largest state.