Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time. But Congress won’t allow it — yet.
The chamber voted 138-5 on Wednesday to approve a bill that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. But that doesn’t mean the measure has an easy path to reality.
The chamber voted 138-5 on Wednesday to approve a bill that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. But that doesn’t mean the measure has an easy path to reality.
Austin couple travels out of Texas to get 'medically-necessary' abortion
An Austin woman and her husband is sharing their story and warning that Texas' abortion law is having devastating consequences for families like theirs.
An Austin woman and her husband is sharing their story and warning that Texas' abortion law is having devastating consequences for families like theirs.
Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Catalytic converter thefts in Texas up 10,881.37% since 2019, report says
The report say that Texas ranked second in the country in catalytic converter thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2022.
The report say that Texas ranked second in the country in catalytic converter thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2022.
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
Texas Senate debates bills giving raises to teachers, education savings accounts
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Texas Senate passes bills aimed at strengthening state's power grid
Two bills aimed at strengthening the Texas power grid has passed in the Texas Senate. State Senator Charles Schwertner, of Georgetown, authored the bills.
Two bills aimed at strengthening the Texas power grid has passed in the Texas Senate. State Senator Charles Schwertner, of Georgetown, authored the bills.
Texas Senate passes bill that would further restrict funding of abortion providers in the state
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 959 that would further restrict funding of abortion providers in the state.
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 959 that would further restrict funding of abortion providers in the state.
Texas lawmakers hear HB 3899 testimony that could derail Project Connect
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
Texas Senate passes bill setting mandatory prison sentences for gun crimes
Senate Bill 23 would create a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for criminals who commit gun crimes.
Senate Bill 23 would create a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for criminals who commit gun crimes.
Texas Senate passes bills restricting some drag performances around children
Two bills aimed at preventing events involving drag performers are moving forward at the Texas Capitol. On Wednesday, April 5, the Texas Senate passed SB 12 and SB 1601.
Two bills aimed at preventing events involving drag performers are moving forward at the Texas Capitol. On Wednesday, April 5, the Texas Senate passed SB 12 and SB 1601.
Texas Senate approves legislation banning treatment options for transgender children
The legislation now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for debate.
The legislation now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for debate.
No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
Texas lawmakers debate 'Bentley's Law' to deter drunk driving
State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."
State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."
Texas bill would require body cameras for every prison guard in state
If passed the bill would make body cameras, like what law enforcement officers wear, mandatory for the state's 20,000 prison guards.
If passed the bill would make body cameras, like what law enforcement officers wear, mandatory for the state's 20,000 prison guards.
Bill eliminating tampon, diaper sales taxes OK’d by Texas House
The proposal removes sales tax on diapers, baby wipes and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, sanitary napkins and menstrual cups; maternity clothing; and products for pumping breast milk.
The proposal removes sales tax on diapers, baby wipes and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, sanitary napkins and menstrual cups; maternity clothing; and products for pumping breast milk.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
Are election-integrity bills needed in Texas?
The Travis County Republican Party is calling on volunteers to testify or submit testimony to the Texas legislature regarding their concerns with election integrity.
The Travis County Republican Party is calling on volunteers to testify or submit testimony to the Texas legislature regarding their concerns with election integrity.
Texas: The Issue Is – State Rep. Matt Schaefer on reorganizing Operation Lone Star
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Operation Lone Star is entering its third year and people are wondering how this mission can continue as it is. State Rep. Matt Schaefer talks with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about HB 20 and how he hopes to reorganize the mission.
Families of those lost to gun violence call for action at 5th annual March for Our Lives rally
Parents and young advocates are fighting for Senate Bill 145, a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon.
Parents and young advocates are fighting for Senate Bill 145, a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase an assault weapon.