Texas House explores idea of sustainable property tax relief
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
The new search for lasting property tax relief began Friday morning with a hearing by the House Select Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.
House Democrats pitch new property tax cut plan to break GOP stalemate
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
A group of House Democrats pitched their own idea. The Democrats say their plan provides a break for everyone.
Texas lawmakers return to Capitol with no property tax deal
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
State lawmakers returned to Austin to continue the second Special Session, and how to provide a big property tax cut.
Texas representative calls for voters to decide on future of property taxes
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
The Texas Senate could compel the suspended attorney general to testify but his defense team says they will fight those efforts.
Houston files lawsuit against the State of Texas over "Death Star" bill
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 2127 on June 14, with an effective date of September 1.
Embattled Texas AG Paxton secretly went on China junket against advice of staff, docs show
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
Paxton — accompanied on the trip by his wife Angela, a Texas state senator — was not required to report the trip and ultimately attended against wishes from staffers.
New law removes statute of limitations for tampering with evidence in murder cases
Texas law enforcement agencies say a new law recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will make it easier for them to investigate cold cases.
Texas law enforcement agencies say a new law recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott will make it easier for them to investigate cold cases.
New TX laws favor parents in child abuse investigations as legislators try to limit no. of kids in foster care
Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging out of the system with help setting up bank accounts.
Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging out of the system with help setting up bank accounts.
Inmates are dying in stifling Texas prisons, but the state seldom acknowledges heat as a cause of death
Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning. It’s been 11 years since the state last classified a death as heat-related.
Since a heat wave gripped Texas, at least nine inmates, including two men in their 30s, have died of heart attacks or unknown causes in prisons lacking air conditioning. It’s been 11 years since the state last classified a death as heat-related.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton, called to military service, chooses his wife as temporary replacement
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Under a provision of the Texas Constitution, Fanny Jetton will represent her husband’s Houston suburban district during the Legislature’s second special session.
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken Paxton
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Jury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Gov. Abbott calls for second special session focused on property tax cuts
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second Special Session focusing on property tax cuts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shares fake article about Garth Brooks getting booed for being 'woke'
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Governor Abbott shared the post about a fake festival in a fake Texas city from a satire website. "Go woke. Go broke," the governor said.
Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify
A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.
A new state law increases what SNAP applicants’ vehicles can be worth before they’re disqualified for federal food assistance. But most states don’t take car values into consideration at all.
City of Fort Worth says it was hacked, targeted by group over Texas' stance on gender-affirming care
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
“We have decided to make a message toward the U.S. Government, Texas happens to be one of the largest states banning gender-affirming care and for that we have made Texas a target," the hacker group posted, according to the City.
Texas businessman at center of AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment pleads not guilty to federal charges
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million.
A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million.
Ken Paxton impeachment: Senate sets trial date, rules
After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
After two days of closed door meetings, the Texas Senate has set a date and list of rules for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The trial is set to begin Sept. 5.
Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5, with his attendance required
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Senators, who will sit as a court of impeachment for the suspended attorney general, spent two days drafting rules that were adopted late Wednesday.
Angela Paxton won't recuse herself from husband's impeachment trial
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
State Senator Angela Paxson will not be recusing herself from impeachment proceedings against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.