Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set

Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.

Texas lawmakers discuss bills to clarify, toughen abortion laws

Texas has one of the toughest abortion laws in the country. It’s essentially a total ban that abortion advocates claim puts lives at risk. On Thursday, the Senate State Affairs committee took up three bills to address confusion about what's on the books.

President Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'lowlife' after 'Hot Wheels' comment

President Donald Trump has called Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) a “lowlife" after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels."

Jasmine Crockett's 'Hot Wheels' comment leads to censure resolution

U.S. Representative Randy Weber announced he has officially filed a censure resolution against Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas after she referred to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "hot a-- mess" at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on March 22.

What does it mean to be censured?

Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.

Texas House Speaker expects vote on school choice early next week

House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he expects both school choice bills to make it out of a House committee and onto the House floor for a vote early next week.

Dallas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Gov. Greg Abbott 'Hot Wheels'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) called wheelchair-bound Texas Governor Greg Abbott "Hot Wheels" during an event over the weekend.

Texas A&M's 'Draggieland' allowed to proceed after judge rules against drag ban

A U.S. district judge has blocked a drag show ban put into place by the Texas A&M University System board of regents, that should allow its annual “Draggieland" event to be held this week.

Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits

Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies

Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds

A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.

Sen. John Cornyn holds roundtable meeting in South Austin

On Thursday, Senator John Cornyn held a roundtable meeting in South Austin as a protest erupted outside his office.