Bill clamping down on abortion pills nears Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue anyone who makes, distributes or mails abortion medication to Texas.
New Texas laws in effect September 1, 2025: Marijuana, schools, crimes
More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.
More than 800 new laws go into effect in Texas on September 1. Here's a look at some of the ones that will impact students, crimes, the medical marijuana program and more.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
US offers military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter, Air Force vet Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Ashli Babbit was shot dead as she tried to climb through the window of a door near a lobby inside the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection, spokesperson says
Kamala Harris' spokesperson said there was no reason given as to why it was removed.
Kamala Harris' spokesperson said there was no reason given as to why it was removed.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Medical marijuana expansion in Texas starts Sept. 1; hemp bills remain stalled
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
Medical marijuana expansion starts next month
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
More than 700 new Texas laws will go into effect on September 1. Among them is House Bill 46, which expands the medical marijuana program known as TCUP.
CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
DOGE officials copied millions of Social Security numbers, whistleblower says
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
81% of Americans see crime as 'major problem' in big cities: Poll
The vast majority of Americans view crime as a “major problem” in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
The vast majority of Americans view crime as a “major problem” in large cities, but there’s less support for federal takeovers of police departments like what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
Trump's approval rating remains down from spring
A recent poll finds that less than half of Americans support the job President Donald Trump has done in the White House.
A recent poll finds that less than half of Americans support the job President Donald Trump has done in the White House.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Flood response bill clears House
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Gov. Abbott signs 3 bills to protect Texans from foreign adversaries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Texas bill to create flood warning sirens clears critical vote in House
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Senate Bill 3 creates a grant program for warning sirens in communities that have a high risk of flooding.
Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid allegations of mortgage fraud
The president said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday night that he is removing Lisa Cook effective immediately.
The president said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday night that he is removing Lisa Cook effective immediately.
Texas students, analysts have conflicting opinions on proposal to replace STAAR test
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
Texas lawmakers are trying to replace one big STAAR test in public schools with three shorter tests. House Bill 8 is set for a floor debate on Tuesday, August 26.
Greg Casar's reelection campaign
U.S. Representative Greg Casar, of Austin, has announced his reelection campaign. He also continues to pushback on the new congressional maps that were passed by the Texas Legislature.
U.S. Representative Greg Casar, of Austin, has announced his reelection campaign. He also continues to pushback on the new congressional maps that were passed by the Texas Legislature.