Texas Senate sends redrawn congressional maps to Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
Texas special session: Filibuster threat, tense committee hearings cap off big week
The Texas special session continues with the Senate taking up congressional redistricting and the House discussed ivermectin, abortion pills and bathroom access.
The Texas special session continues with the Senate taking up congressional redistricting and the House discussed ivermectin, abortion pills and bathroom access.
Texas bathroom bill sparks heated testimony in House committee
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Democrats question redistricting bill in Special Senate Committee meeting
The Texas House passed its redistricting bill Wednesday night, with a 88-52 vote. The Special Senate Committee met on Thursday morning.
The Texas House passed its redistricting bill Wednesday night, with a 88-52 vote. The Special Senate Committee met on Thursday morning.
Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett will not seek reelection if new congressional maps are put into effect
Longtime Congressman Lloyd Doggett said he will not seek reelection if the new congressional maps are put into effect.
Longtime Congressman Lloyd Doggett said he will not seek reelection if the new congressional maps are put into effect.
Chip Roy: Texas 'under assault,' needs a new Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.
'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.
Sen. John Cornyn, AG Ken Paxton gear up for tight race in GOP Primary
Longtime U.S. Republican Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Austin’s annual Fed Supernova Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Longtime U.S. Republican Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Austin’s annual Fed Supernova Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Judge blocks display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
Texas schools won't have to display Ten Commandments posters in their classrooms for now.
Texas schools won't have to display Ten Commandments posters in their classrooms for now.
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.
Protester who was arrested while supporting Rep. Nicole Collier speaks out
A protester who was arrested while supporting State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) is speaking out.
A protester who was arrested while supporting State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) is speaking out.
Parents of Camp Mystic flood victims fight for camp safety reform
The parents of the Camp Mystic flood victims testified Wednesday morning on camp safety reform in the state.
The parents of the Camp Mystic flood victims testified Wednesday morning on camp safety reform in the state.
Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional.
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional.
Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
New Texas laws will soon impact schools
New laws will soon take effect and impact operations at Central Texas schools.
New laws will soon take effect and impact operations at Central Texas schools.
Texas could benefit from AI and Ukraine peace deal, Ted Cruz says
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
On Tuesday, Ted Cruz spoke about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs.
Texas House Democrats 'rip the slip' in solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier
Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on the controversial Texas congressional redistricting maps.
Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on the controversial Texas congressional redistricting maps.