Texas House blocks Democrats from leading committees
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests $11.1B from Congress for border security efforts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for the federal government to pay back $11.1 billion that was spent on Operation Lone Star, Texas' border security effort, during the Biden Administration.
Texas House wants to form DOGE committee to research governmental efficiency
If passed, the new Texas House of Representative rules would establish its own version of DOGE.
If passed, the new Texas House of Representative rules would establish its own version of DOGE.
Texas lawmakers consider ban on all THC products
State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.
State lawmakers are preparing to debate legislation that could shut down the sale of all forms of THC in Texas.
Immigration attorney provides analysis on Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is already facing legal challenges.
President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is already facing legal challenges.
AG Ken Paxton sues Biden during final hours of presidency to stop ban on offshore drilling
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s restriction of offshore drilling, saying it is in violation of federal law.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden Administration during its final hours to prevent President Joe Biden’s restriction of offshore drilling, saying it is in violation of federal law.
Texas has a House speaker, what's next? | Texas: The Issue Is
The Texas: The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.
The Texas: The Issue Is Trio was in Austin for the start of the session and sat down with representatives to talk about the future of both parties.
Texas lawmakers discuss state Air Force to battle wildfires
Texas lawmakers are considering creating a state Air Force to battle wildfires.
Texas lawmakers are considering creating a state Air Force to battle wildfires.
Sen. Ted Cruz reintroduces bill to eliminate income taxes on tips
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Sen. Ted Cruz introduced legislation that would like workers in traditionally tipped jobs deduct those tip from their income taxes.
Texas bill would limit corporate ownership of rental homes to 10
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
A filed Senate bill would impose ownership limits and fines to corporations that purchase single-family homes.
Two Texas Democrats vote with Republicans to ban transgender athletes
Two Texas Democrats voted yes on a house bill that would ban transgender athletes in girls sports.
Two Texas Democrats voted yes on a house bill that would ban transgender athletes in girls sports.
The issues Texans care about most as a new legislative session begins
Texas voters were asked about the top issues they think lawmakers should tackle. Here's what they said.
Texas voters were asked about the top issues they think lawmakers should tackle. Here's what they said.
Williamson County asks lawmakers for new district court due to increasing caseload
Williamson County commissioners are asking lawmakers for another district court due to increasing caseloads.
Williamson County commissioners are asking lawmakers for another district court due to increasing caseloads.
Texas House moves forward after new speaker was elected
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
The 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway. With new leadership roles in place, lawmakers are focusing on which bills to start moving forward.
Texas Legislature: House elects Rep. Dustin Burrows as new speaker
There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.
There is a new speaker of the Texas House. That was the top issue as the 89th session of the Texas Legislature began.
Dustin Burrows elected as Texas Speaker of the House. Here's what it means
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
As the new House Speaker Rep. Burrows (R-Lubbock) will have a critical role in deciding the legislative priorities during the new session.
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson resigns effective immediately
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."
Bastrop Mayor Lyle Nelson has resigned his position effective immediately, saying he will "no longer be a focal point for these self-serving interests to deflect from their actions."
Texas representative proposes to partner after being sworn into office
Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas Representative Venton Jones (D-Dallas) kicked off the beginning of a new legislative session by popping the question to his partner.
Texas law requiring age-verification for porn sites heads before Supreme Court Wednesday
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
A Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of users before allowing them access will go before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker
The 89th Texas Legislative sessions begins Tuesday with the vote for a new House Speaker.
The 89th Texas Legislative sessions begins Tuesday with the vote for a new House Speaker.