Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
Rep. Julie Johnson on redistricting | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas lawmakers unveiled a proposed redistricting map this week. The map shifts several districts that are currently held by Democrats.
Texas House committee advances redrawn congressional map
The Texas House Redistricting Committee advanced a redrawn congressional map Saturday that looks to add five new Republican seats to Congress next year.
Hakeem Jefferies joins Texas democrats to help fight redistricting effort
Congressional Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries was in Austin to encourage Texas Democrats to fight the Republican effort to re-draw voting lines.
Ted Cruz defends Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle 'good jeans' ad from 'crazy Left'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is defending actor Sydney Sweeney from the “crazy left" after she received online backlash from American Eagle's latest marketing campaign about “great jeans."
Texas representatives speak out against proposed redistricting map
Members of the Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus (TLPC) are speaking out against the proposed redistricting map.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
Texas Rep. Greg Casar speaks out on immigration court proceedings
Democratic U.S. Congressman Greg Casar is speaking out about the way immigration laws are being enforced in Texas courtrooms.
Ken Paxton sues New York county clerk over abortion ruling
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is filing a petition against a New York county clerk regarding an abortion ruling.
Texas THC ban: Senate Bill 5 debate put on hold as Senate adjourns
The expected debate over Senate Bill 5, a legislative crackdown on the Texas hemp industry, was put on hold Monday after the Senate adjourned until Wednesday.
Texas congressional candidate removed, arrested during redistricting hearing
A Texas congressional candidate was arrested Thursday evening while testifying against Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Texas Special Session: House Dems leave state in response to agenda
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
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.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
After 'Death Star Bill' upheld by Texas court, lawsuit takes aim at 133 Dallas ordinances
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
First Texas flood hearing reveals gap in disaster training
The first of several legislative hearings into the Fourth of July flooding took place at the Texas Capitol.
'Meet fire with fire': O'Rourke says Democrats need aggressive approach to Texas redistricting
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
Texas bill to ban products containing any detectable amount of THC moves to Senate
Texas lawmakers discussed regulating the THC industry, which is the issue that initially brought legislators back to Austin.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.
Texas lawmakers set for contentious special session on flooding, THC, redistricting, and many more
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.