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.
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 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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
Texas Senate passes bill requiring public schools to use B.C./A.D. system in classrooms
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
The bill would require teachers to use B.C. and A.D. when referencing dates and prevent the purchase of instructional material that uses B.C.E. and C.E.
Texas lawmakers tackle housing crisis by loosening zoning rules in big cities
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
The bill allows for residential development in areas previously zoned for offices, retail and warehouses and allows for the conversion of some offices and warehouses to multifamily and mixed-use housing.
Texas House passes major bail reforms to keep violent offenders jailed pretrial
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.
The Texas House approved several bills that would alter the way bail is granted in the state.