Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill
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.
Texas House Democrats walkout blocks controversial voting bill
The Texas House had a deadline of midnight to get Senate Bill 7 to Governor Greg Abbott's desk but Democrats essentially ran the clock.
Texas Senate gives approval for controversial voting bill
The House has a deadline of midnight Sunday to vote on the bill. If passed, the governor is expected to sign it into law.
Hundreds protest 'Heartbeat Bill' abortion law at Texas Capitol
The rally named “Don't Mess With Texans’ Abortions” started at the State Capitol and led to a march down Congress Avenue towards the Governor's Mansion.
Texas law enforcement can no longer contract with reality TV shows
The law, known as Javier Ambler's law, now prevents law-enforcement agencies in Texas from participating in reality TV shows.
Marijuana legislation headed to Gov. Abbott's desk
Three pieces of legislation concerning cannabis have passed the Texas House and Senate and are now headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk.
City Hall campers set up their own armed security guards
A group of campers has set up tents at Austin City Hall and now has formed their own security team.
Trans Pride Flags waved at Texas Capitol as anti-transgender bill misses deadline
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
'Bo’s Law', named after Botham Jean, passing in the Texas Legislature
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
George Floyd Act falling short, despite some smaller reforms passing
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Constitutional carry awaiting signature from Gov. Abbott
Constitutional carry has landed on Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after being approved through the legislative session.
Austin marks one year since George Floyd's death sparked protests
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
Texas lawmakers move forward legislation making it difficult for cities to defund police
One year after the killing of Texas native George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, lawmakers at the Texas Capitol are moving bills forward that prevent cities from defunding police.
Texans could carry handguns without a permit under bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
A measure long sought by conservative activists allowing Texans to carry handguns without a license is on the cusp of becoming law after the Texas Senate on Monday approved a compromise on the bill, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers look to pass key legislation as session winds down
Lawmakers are trying to get bills passed before the end of the session in a week.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
Local governments now face fines if they require masks
This week, Abbott took power away from local officials when it comes to making masks mandatory in government-owned buildings.
Advocates rally for bill to help adoptees access birth certificates
The birth certificates are sealed by the state and difficult to access.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers reach agreement on permitless carry bill
Texas Senate and House lawmakers reached an agreement on the controversial permitless carry bill.
Game of 'political chicken' plays out under Texas Capitol dome
Walk-outs by state lawmakers have been done before. But in the past, it’s usually been part of a dispute down party lines.