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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Protest over Texas redistricting effort planned at Governor's Mansion Sunday
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.
Texas lawmakers file bills in advance of special session
Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session called to work on the regulation of THC and 17 other items from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday for a special session called to work on the regulation of THC and 17 other items from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Trump wants five-seat gain through Texas redistricting
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections should gain Republicans five seats in the U.S. House.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a Texas redistricting plan ahead of the midterm elections should gain Republicans five seats in the U.S. House.
Lawmakers to consider redistricting in special session
Texas lawmakers will hold their first joint committee meeting next Wednesday to start to discuss ways to prevent another deadly flood disaster. Governor Abbott has also added redistricting to the special session agenda. FOX's Steven Dial has more on the governor's priorities, and what to expect.
Texas lawmakers will hold their first joint committee meeting next Wednesday to start to discuss ways to prevent another deadly flood disaster. Governor Abbott has also added redistricting to the special session agenda. FOX's Steven Dial has more on the governor's priorities, and what to expect.
Texas leaders discuss border safety and new enforcement laws at sheriff's training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan discussed border safety at the Sheriff's Association of Texas' annual training in Fort Worth.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett seeks answers on warning systems, federal response to Texas floods
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is asking for answers from federal agencies over the warning systems and subsequent federal response following devastating flooding in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is asking for answers from federal agencies over the warning systems and subsequent federal response following devastating flooding in Central Texas over the July 4th weekend.
Ken Paxton announces $2.9 million in Senate campaign fundraising
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $2.9 million fundraising haul in the first report since announcing his campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn for his U.S. Senate seat.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a $2.9 million fundraising haul in the first report since announcing his campaign to challenge Sen. John Cornyn for his U.S. Senate seat.
Gov. Abbott calls for redistricting in special session, sparking outrage from Dems
Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice."
Under the topic of redistricting it reads: “Legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice."
Texas House and Senate create select committees to investigate disaster prep and flooding
The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.
The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent flooding across Central Texas.