Texas judge blocks enforcement of Ken Paxton's 'rogue DA' rules

A district judge temporarily blocked enforcement of new reporting requirements for district attorneys in the state's highest populated areas.

AG Paxton threatens suit against Austin over 'anti-gun' bank contract

According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.

Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 soldiers across state ahead of 'No Kings' protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.

Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations

The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.

Undocumented students seek to challenge end of Texas in-state tuition

A group of undocumented students are asking a federal judge to allow them to challenge the court's ruling that ended their access to in-state tuition.

Gov. Abbott signs bill directing Texas to invest $50M in psychedelics research

Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.

Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval

Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.

Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval

The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.

Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.

Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.

4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.

Bail reform bills signed in Houston
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a package of bail reform bills into law. The reforms were a major priority for him this legislative session.