Some popular foods may soon require warning labels in Texas
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
'Day of reckoning': Texas Gov. Abbott signs bail reform package in Houston
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Debate over THC ban continues despite sine die
As the 89th legislative session crosses the finish line, the battle over the Texas hemp industry is far from over. SB 3 is still awaiting Gov. Abbott's decision to sign, veto or wait for the deadline.
As the 89th legislative session crosses the finish line, the battle over the Texas hemp industry is far from over. SB 3 is still awaiting Gov. Abbott's decision to sign, veto or wait for the deadline.
Sine die for Texas Legislature while debate over THC ban continues
Monday marked the end of the regular session for the Texas Legislature and saw a lengthy debate over judicial pay while the THC ban still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
Monday marked the end of the regular session for the Texas Legislature and saw a lengthy debate over judicial pay while the THC ban still awaits Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.
Texas Legislature ends Monday with "sine die"
A disagreement over legislation involving judicial pay made the last day of the Texas legislative session - a long one. Also a continuing fight over a bill banning most hemp products could make Monday's "sine die" a short break by triggering a possible special session.
A disagreement over legislation involving judicial pay made the last day of the Texas legislative session - a long one. Also a continuing fight over a bill banning most hemp products could make Monday's "sine die" a short break by triggering a possible special session.
Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas THC ban: Groups hold competing news conferences with bill awaiting Abbott approval
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
Bill requiring sheriffs to work with ICE passes Texas legislature
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
Lt. Gov. Patrick calls legislative session most productive ever for Republicans | Texas: The Issue Is
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Protesters march at Texas Capitol calling for vetoes from Gov. Abbott
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Texas' $338 billion budget passes Senate, heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Texas THC ban: Advocates seeking SB 3 veto to hold Monday press conference in Austin
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott: Here's what's in it
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
The funding plan looks to provide much-needed dollars to a public school system that has struggled under previous funding formulas.
Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Bill expanding Texas student discipline options awaits Gov. Abbott's signature
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Beto O'Rourke on Democrats' 2024 election losses in Texas: 'Our party was not listening'
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Potential THC ban in Texas: Business owner reacts to passage of SB 3
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. SB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature.
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years. SB 3 still needs Gov. Abbott's signature.
Potential THC ban on table for Texas
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years.
Texas lawmakers passed a ban on THC products which have become widely and legally available in recent years.