Texas lawmakers approve strict definition of male and female in state records
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which strictly defines "woman" and "man" based on reproductive organs, in a 20-11 party-line vote.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Texas Lege roundup: Audrii's Law, gun buyback ban
Here's a look at two pieces of legislation from this year's session: Audrii's Law which was signed by Gov Abbott and a ban on gun buybacks, which is expected to pass.
Hundreds of Texas House bills set to die at midnight
It's a big deadline day at the Texas State Capitol with more than a hundred bills expected to die at midnight.
Texas House fails to pass automatic bail denial for repeat offenders
The measure fell three votes short of the 100 needed to put it on the ballot for public vote.
'I'm coming for the pimps': Texas lawmakers take aim at human trafficking profits
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
Texas bans nondisclosure agreements in sex abuse cases
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Texas Legislature latest: Countdown until end of session is on
Monday marked the beginning of the last week of the Texas Legislature's regular session.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Williamson County and Fort Bend County sues Texas AG Ken Paxton over new reporting rules
Williamson and Fort Bend counties' District Attorneys have sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging his new rules that demand extensive performance reports and access to case files, which they argue are unconstitutional and a costly overreach of power.
Texas bail reform package: Reps discuss key changes | Texas: The Issue Is
A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.
Bill requiring Texas sheriffs to work with ICE gets initial approval in House
A bill requiring Texas sheriffs to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for federal immigration warrants in local jails gained initial House approval.
Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.
Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
Texas abortion pill bill advances to House floor ahead of deadline
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.