Texas Senate passed all 40 of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities. Here's where they stand
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Texas Senate passes bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
Texas lawmakers advance bill to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
The Texas House voted on a bill that would protect on-duty law enforcement officers from deadly conduct prosecution.
The Texas House voted on a bill that would protect on-duty law enforcement officers from deadly conduct prosecution.
Texas Lottery Commission bans lottery couriers
In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
In their April 29 meeting, the Texas Lottery Commission voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in the state. This comes after much scrutiny into courier services prompted by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Texas Lottery Commission votes to ban lottery couriers
The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in Texas.
The Texas Lottery Commission has voted to ban the use of lottery couriers in Texas.
Beto O'Rourke refuses to rule out Senate run
At an event in Denton this weekend, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke refused to rule out the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate.
At an event in Denton this weekend, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke refused to rule out the possibility of a run for U.S. Senate.
Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery Commission after banning retail couriers
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.
Texas school choice bill heads to Abbott's desk: TWITP
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
In This Week in Texas Politics it was the end of the line for several big issues like school choice. But, we also saw a new partisan battle line being drawn at the state capitol.
Texas House passes bill restricting HOA fines for brown lawns
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
The Texas House passed a bill to restrict HOAs from issuing fines when lawns turn brown.
Texas bill would require schools to fund private schooling of students victimized by school employees
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
The bill targets situations where there is sexual misconduct, grooming and even a sexual relationship with a student.
Texas Senate sends school choice bill to Gov. Abbott's desk
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
After years of political infighting, school choice legislation is officially headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
House Bill 2988 looks at SLAPP lawsuits
HB 2988 centers around what?s called "SLAPP lawsuits" or strategic lawsuits against public participation. The bill would impact the Texas Citizens Participation Act, also known as TCPA. FOX's Steven Dial has more.
HB 2988 centers around what?s called "SLAPP lawsuits" or strategic lawsuits against public participation. The bill would impact the Texas Citizens Participation Act, also known as TCPA. FOX's Steven Dial has more.
Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
SB 14 became the first bill from the current legislative session to be signed into law by the governor. The bill is a Texas version of the controversial "Department of Government Efficiency" created by President Trump and run by Elon Musk.
SB 14 became the first bill from the current legislative session to be signed into law by the governor. The bill is a Texas version of the controversial "Department of Government Efficiency" created by President Trump and run by Elon Musk.
Texas House takes first step towards banning cellphones in public classrooms
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The Texas House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Gov. Abbott signs Texas DOGE bill
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.