Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
Texas THC ban: Ricky Williams calls for 'friend' Gov. Abbott to veto bill
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL running back Ricky Williams is the latest to call for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas outside of the state's medical marijuana program.
Former Texas Longhorn and NFL running back Ricky Williams is the latest to call for Gov. Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban THC products in Texas outside of the state's medical marijuana program.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Texas school districts impacted by budget shortfalls despite passing of HB 2
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Schools across Central Texas are being impacted by budget shortfalls, despite House Bill 2 being signed earlier this month.
Tesla robotaxi: Texas lawmakers ask to delay launch in Austin
Texas lawmakers are calling on Tesla to delay its launch of its robotaxis in Austin.
Texas lawmakers are calling on Tesla to delay its launch of its robotaxis in Austin.
Texas judge blocks enforcement of Ken Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules
A district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of new reporting requirements for district attorneys in the state's highest populated areas.
A district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of new reporting requirements for district attorneys in the state's highest populated areas.
AG Paxton threatens suit against Austin over 'anti-gun' bank contract
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
Gov. Abbott signs 'pro-business' bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Tuesday to sign new bills into law.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Tuesday to sign new bills into law.
Man accused of 'credible threat' against state lawmakers apprehended in Fayette County
A man accused of making a "credible threat" against Texas lawmakers was apprehended in Fayette County while on his way to the protests at the state Capitol.
A man accused of making a "credible threat" against Texas lawmakers was apprehended in Fayette County while on his way to the protests at the state Capitol.
Texas Lottery survives legislative session, but changes are here | Texas: The Issue Is
A bill to shutter the Texas Lottery Commission and move the lottery under the state's department of licensing and regulation is on Gov. Abbott's desk.
A bill to shutter the Texas Lottery Commission and move the lottery under the state's department of licensing and regulation is on Gov. Abbott's desk.
Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 soldiers across state ahead of 'No Kings' protests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.
Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
Undocumented students seek to challenge end of Texas in-state tuition
A group of undocumented students are asking a federal judge to allow them to challenge the court's ruling that ended their access to in-state tuition.
A group of undocumented students are asking a federal judge to allow them to challenge the court's ruling that ended their access to in-state tuition.
Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Gov. Abbott signs bill directing Texas to invest $50M in psychedelics research
Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.
Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval
Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.
Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.
Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
Texas THC ban: Awaiting Gov. Abbott signature, Dan Patrick continues push
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."
Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."