LGBTQ advocates booted from Texas Capitol; vote delayed for bill banning gender care for kids
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan abruptly cleared the public from the chamber's gallery Tuesday, after LGBTQ Texans and parents of transgender kids chanted in opposition of a bill that would ban transition-related care for children.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan abruptly cleared the public from the chamber's gallery Tuesday, after LGBTQ Texans and parents of transgender kids chanted in opposition of a bill that would ban transition-related care for children.
LGBTQ+ advocates rally against Texas transgender youth healthcare bill
A rally is being hosted by the All In For Equality Coalition in response to the advancing of Senate Bill 14 and House Bill 1686.
A rally is being hosted by the All In For Equality Coalition in response to the advancing of Senate Bill 14 and House Bill 1686.
Texas House committee holds hearing on 'Save Women's Sports' bill SB 15
If approved, SB 15 would apply a 2021 law requiring Texas students only play on school sports teams corresponding to their biological sex at birth to all teams organized by public universities and colleges.
If approved, SB 15 would apply a 2021 law requiring Texas students only play on school sports teams corresponding to their biological sex at birth to all teams organized by public universities and colleges.
Texas: The Issue Is - Rep. Moody discusses HB 3 after it passed through Texas House
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
This week, the Texas House overwhelmingly passed HB3, putting an armed officer, security guard, or district staff member on every campus statewide.
Moms for America demand Texas lawmakers take action to secure southern border
The organization demanded that lawmakers take swift and decisive action to end the epidemic of fentanyl overdoses and the trafficking of women and children.
The organization demanded that lawmakers take swift and decisive action to end the epidemic of fentanyl overdoses and the trafficking of women and children.
Parents of Uvalde school shooting victims advocate for 'common sense gun laws'
Parents were at the Capitol advocating for "common sense gun laws," including House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Parents were at the Capitol advocating for "common sense gun laws," including House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
House advances bill to rein in “rogue” prosecutors
The legislation is in response to elected prosecutors in Texas’ large, left-leaning counties who have said they will not prosecute abortion or election fraud cases.
The legislation is in response to elected prosecutors in Texas’ large, left-leaning counties who have said they will not prosecute abortion or election fraud cases.
Texas Senate passes bill to eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
The Texas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that opponents say would eliminate single-family zoning in neighborhoods across the state. Supporters of the bill say it will give property owners the right to have what's known as a "mother-in-law" suite on their property, but they could also rent that unit out in a single-family neighborhood.
Community activists take concerns surrounding fentanyl crisis to Texas lawmakers
Community members believe Sen. Huffman is the reason legislation that would legalize fentanyl test strips has stalled in committee.
Community members believe Sen. Huffman is the reason legislation that would legalize fentanyl test strips has stalled in committee.
Annual electric vehicle fee bill passes Texas House, heads to governor's desk
Legislators say this would make up for gasoline taxes electric vehicle drivers aren't paying, but critics say the fees are too high and are "punitive."
Legislators say this would make up for gasoline taxes electric vehicle drivers aren't paying, but critics say the fees are too high and are "punitive."
Proposed ban on corporal punishment in Texas schools fails again
Texas public schools can allow corporal punishment, which includes hitting, spanking, paddling or deliberately inflicting physical pain to discipline students.
Texas public schools can allow corporal punishment, which includes hitting, spanking, paddling or deliberately inflicting physical pain to discipline students.
Task force bill takes on flash mob robberies in Texas
Violent crime at convenience stores has also doubled over the past five years, according to FBI data.
Violent crime at convenience stores has also doubled over the past five years, according to FBI data.
Texas House passes bill requiring armed security in all schools
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
House Bill 3 would require at least one armed security officer at every campus and silent panic buttons in every classroom.
Texas agriculture commissioner orders employees to wear clothes “consistent with their biological gender"
The two-page policy applies to all employees for the agency that Miller leads, the Texas Department of Agriculture, as well as interns and contract employees.
The two-page policy applies to all employees for the agency that Miller leads, the Texas Department of Agriculture, as well as interns and contract employees.
Texas House advances bills focused on school safety, including HB 3
HB 3 would put an armed security guard, armed police officer, or armed employee on every public school campus in Texas.
HB 3 would put an armed security guard, armed police officer, or armed employee on every public school campus in Texas.
Texas bill to protect healthcare workers from violence heads to Abbott's desk
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
SB 240 is the first piece of legislation to pass and head to the governor's desk during the 88th legislative session, says its authors state Sen. Donna Campbell and state Rep. Donna Howard.
Texas group homes closing due to pay crisis
About a dozen Texas group homes over the past few months have had to close because they just don't have caregivers.
About a dozen Texas group homes over the past few months have had to close because they just don't have caregivers.
Texas school safety bill leads to fierce debate in House
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
House Bill 3 calls for a police officer, school security officer, guardian or district employee to be armed on every campus in Texas.
Texas: The Issue Is — State Rep. James Talarico pitches inflation relief bills
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
State Rep. James Talarico joins FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski to discuss his inflation relief bills, which would pause collection of several state-related fees for a year.
House Democrats, community leaders hold rally against 'rolling back of civil rights'
Those at Saturday's rally at the State Capitol advocated against legislation they say hurts minority communities, LGBTQ and women's rights and educational debates.
Those at Saturday's rally at the State Capitol advocated against legislation they say hurts minority communities, LGBTQ and women's rights and educational debates.