Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Bill expanding Texas student discipline options awaits Gov. Abbott's signature
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Beto O'Rourke on Democrats' 2024 election losses in Texas: 'Our party was not listening'
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Potential THC ban in Texas: Business owner reacts to passage of SB 3
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. SB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature.
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. SB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature.
Potential THC ban on table for Texas
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years.
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years.
Lt. Gov continuing push for SB 3
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing for a bill to ban most THC-infused consumable products in Texas.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing for a bill to ban most THC-infused consumable products in Texas.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas lawmakers set to expand medical marijuana access
Texas lawmakers are on the brink of approving an expansion to the state’s marijuana compassionate use program, providing access for more Texans and expanding what types of products are approved.
Texas lawmakers are on the brink of approving an expansion to the state’s marijuana compassionate use program, providing access for more Texans and expanding what types of products are approved.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.