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.

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
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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.

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.

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 remembered: Reaction to former Houston mayor's death

Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has died at the age of 70. Here's how leaders in Houston, Texas and across the U.S. are remembering him.