Texas bill would legalize recreational marijuana
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban all THC products in Texas, other lawmakers are looking to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.
Texas House Speaker race: Cook nominated by Republicans; Burrows says he has enough votes
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
David Cook and Dustin Burrows are both running for Texas House Speaker.
Dade Phelan will not be seeking a third term as Texas House speaker
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
House Speaker Dade Phelan has announced he is dropping out of the race and will not be seeking a third term.
Texas House Speaker: What do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
What is required to become speaker of the Texas House of Representative and what do they do?
Texas bill would put Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
A bill filed in the Texas House would require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
Who will be the next Texas House Speaker?
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
With Dade Phelan declining to run for a third term as House Speaker, several representatives are seeking to become the next speaker.
Dade Phelan withdraws from Speaker of the Texas House race
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
There will be a new Texas House Speaker as Dade Phelan announces he will be withdrawing from the race for the job.
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick pushes to "ban all forms" of THC in Texas
This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.
This new push to end the commercialization of THC comes from a senator in Lubbock, who’s planning to file Senate Bill 3 for the 89th legislative session.
Texas laws going into effect on January 1, 2025
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Changes are coming in 2025 for the way cars are registered, how schools are funded and how you can protect your personal information online.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Texas, so why are THC products on store shelves?
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
A 2019 law that was meant to promote agriculture made it possible for Texans to buy products with low levels of THC.
Texas bill would allow state to run Austin
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
A proposed state bill would allow the state of Texas to run the City of Austin.
Meet the new Texans in Congress
Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.
Five Texans were newly elected to Congress this year, four of whom are set to serve in January.
Senator John Cornyn joins new Senate DOGE caucus
Texas Senator John Cornyn will be a part of the newly-formed Senate DOGE Caucus, designed to find and eliminate governmental waste.
Texas Senator John Cornyn will be a part of the newly-formed Senate DOGE Caucus, designed to find and eliminate governmental waste.
Legalizing sports betting in Texas would pay huge dividends, study says
Texas is one of 11 states where sports gambling remains outlawed
Texas is one of 11 states where sports gambling remains outlawed
Texas bill looks to increase penalties for false threats against schools
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
A recently-filed bill in the Texas Legislature looks to crack down on the increase in false threats against schools.
Texas Democrats say they won't back down from school choice fight | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is confident that school choice legislation will pass during the next legislative session, but Democrats say they won't roll over without a fight.
Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.