Texas lawmakers push for expanded seat belt requirements on school buses
The Senate Transportation Committee is considering a bill that would expand on the state's seat belt requirements for school buses.
Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' comment leads to censure resolution
U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.
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Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.
Texas House Speaker expects vote on school choice early next week
House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.
Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Gov. Greg Abbott 'Hot Wheels'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) called wheelchair-bound Texas Governor Greg Abbott "Hot Wheels" during an event over the weekend.
Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban
A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.
Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
Sen. John Cornyn holds roundtable meeting in South Austin
On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.
Texas lawmakers Greg Casar, Erin Zwiener hold town hall at Texas State
Texas State welcomed Congressman Greg Casar and State Representative Erin Zwiener on Thursday for a town hall.
Texas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Texas lawmakers want to ban all THC products, but advocates urge them to focus on regulation
Lawmakers are pushing to ban all THC products in Texas, but industry advocates are urging them to focus on regulation rather than prohibition.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
Some Texas lawmakers pushing to bring religion into classrooms
Texas lawmakers will decide whether there is a place on campus for public school students and staff to express their spiritual beliefs.
Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Bill to allow death penalty for murders involving children aged 10-15 moves to Senate floor
A new bill calls to expand punishment for those convicted of murdering a child 15 years old or younger to include the death penalty.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
Gov. Abbott urges Texas pastors to get into school choice fight
Gov. Abbott spoke to a group of Texas pastors urging them to help his effort to get school choice legislation passed this session.