17 possible amendments to the Texas Constitution will be on the ballot this November. Here's the list.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
The amendments include changes to how property taxes are calculated, when and how bail can be denied and more.
After Texas stops funding border wall program, 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would fill the gap
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
With Texas stopping new funding for Gov. Greg Abbott's border wall plan, President Donald Trump is telling the Senate to "lock yourself in a room if you must" to pass his spending bill that would replace the effort.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Texas THC ban: Most Texans disapprove of SB 3, poll shows
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
New polling shows that most Texans disapprove of the Texas Legislature's effort to outlaw the production and sale of THC products in the state.
Texas parents, students react to bill banning cell phones in classrooms
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Students across Texas may have to put their phones away now that Governor Abbott has signed a bill banning them in classrooms.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
Texas anti-NDA bill gets Abbott's signature, takes effect later this year
A law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases will take effect later this year after getting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature Saturday.
A law banning nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases will take effect later this year after getting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature Saturday.
US House bill would close loophole that legalized THC products in Texas
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
A federal spending bill that passed out of a U.S. House committee on Monday would look to close a loophole that allowed the sale of THC products in states like Texas.
Texas to put warning labels on foods with certain food additives
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
A new Texas law will require warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives that are "not recommended for human consumption" by authorities in Australia, Canada, the EU, or the UK.
Texas loosens gun laws, bans 'red flag' orders
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed several bills over the weekend making it easier to own certain firearms and restricting gun control measures.
Cedar Park hemp business reacts to Gov. Abbott's veto of SB 3
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
With a last-minute veto of SB 3, local hemp businesses are breathing a sigh of relief.
Trending crime called ‘jugging’ now a felony offense in Texas
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
Jugging has now been added to Texas’ robbery offenses, and carries penalties of 180 days in jail and up to $10,000 in fines for a state-jail felony, to life in prison for a first-degree felony.
LIST: Bills vetoed by Gov. Abbott this session
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
More than 1,100 bills from the 89th Texas Legislature were signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, but not every bill that reached the governor's desk received his approval. Here's a closer look at the bills the governor rejected.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott vetoes Texas THC ban: Here's how Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, others reacted
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's last-minute veto of a controversial THC ban triggered an immediate reaction from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state's booming hemp industry.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Texas bill banning students from using cell phones in school signed by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to create 'Texas Time,' but Congress needs to act
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that would put the state on daylight saving time permanently, but United States Congress passes a law for it to take effect.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.