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.
Mayra Guillén, sister of Vanessa Guillén, to challenge U.S. Rep Al Green
Mayra Guillén, the sister of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén, has announced plans to challenge incumbent Congressman Al Green for his seat.
School choice debate intensifies at Texas House
The school choice debate intensified on Tuesday. Those for and against the idea faced off during a committee hearing in the state house.
Texas school choice bill: House committee debates HB3
The battle over school choice in Texas moves to the House on Tuesday morning.
Educators, retirees, supporters rally for Educators' Bill of Rights passage
The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday to push for passage of the Educators' Bill of Rights.
Educators rally at Texas State Capitol
The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday. Teachers, retirees and families were all in attendance at the rally at the Texas State Capitol.
Proposed Texas law would crack down on cities not enforcing state homeless camping ban
A new bill in the Texas Legislature proposes measures to crack down on cities not enforcing the state's homeless camping ban.
Texas bill proposes mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters
A proposed Texas law would require mandatory cancer screenings for firefighters across the state.
Kyle Rittenhouse testifies at Texas Capitol in support of anti-red flag bill
Kyle Rittenhouse is calling on Texas lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 1362, or the Anti-Red Flag Act.
THC ban coming to Texas? Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shared his thoughts on a Senate bill that would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state and his vision for the future of medical marijuana.
Ted Cruz on air traffic safety, AI, bill to fight revenge porn
Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.
Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses set for full debate in Senate
A funding plan to help pay for police on school campuses is set for a full debate in the Senate next week. Education advocates said they are thankful the plan is moving forward, but warned more help is needed.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas bill would allow pharmacists to refuse to give out Plan B, abortion-inducing drugs
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Gov. Abbott requiring state employees to return to the office full-time
Governor Greg Abbott is following President Donald Trump's lead in requiring federal and state employees to be in the office five days a week.
Texas bill to ban cellphones in schools gains traction
Legislation that would make students "hang up" their cell phones in Texas schools is ready for a hearing at the Capitol.
Texas version of DOGE got to work at Capitol
The Texas version of DOGE got to work on Wednesday. The Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency was created by House Speaker Dustin Burrows. It is modeled after the controversial federal team led by Elon Musk.
Rep. Sylvester Turner dies: Texas gov. orders flags to half-staff for former Houston mayor
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.
Rep. Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, dies at 70
Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died.