Public school funding moves forward
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Public schools are closer to getting a big funding boost. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 2 with changes that have since been approved by the House. It comes as a number of Central Texas school districts face budget deficits
Appeals court rules Texas library can remove books based on content
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
A federal appeals court ruled that public library patrons in Llano County, Texas, cannot challenge the removal of books and do not have a First Amendment right to information from a public library.
Trump threatens new tariffs on EU and Apple
President Trump threatened new tariffs on the EU and Apple. He's frustrated with the ongoing trade negotiations. There's a 90-day pause on the April 2 tariffs to allow for talks to continue through July 8
President Trump threatened new tariffs on the EU and Apple. He's frustrated with the ongoing trade negotiations. There's a 90-day pause on the April 2 tariffs to allow for talks to continue through July 8
Texas abortion pill bill advances to House floor ahead of deadline
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Trump used photos from wrong country as evidence of 'white genocide' in South Africa
President Trump shared photos from the wrong country this week to prove his false claims that white farmers are being systemically killed in South Africa.
President Trump shared photos from the wrong country this week to prove his false claims that white farmers are being systemically killed in South Africa.
Kristi Noem's response after migrant lawsuit dismissed: 'Suck it'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem offered a stunning two-word response to news that a group of migrants had dropped their lawsuit against her.
Fallout from Biden's cancer diagnosis
There is growing pressure on members of Former President Biden's inner circle to respond to accusations they covered up his mental and physical decline while in office
There is growing pressure on members of Former President Biden's inner circle to respond to accusations they covered up his mental and physical decline while in office
Ban on THC products one step closer in Texas
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Texas House gives initial approval on bill to ban all THC products
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Lawmakers in the Texas House have given the initial approval to a bill that will push the state closer to banning all THC products.
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Work requirements in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': What to know
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
The measure, which also includes tax cuts, passed the House by one vote and could have provisions reworked again as it heads to the Senate.
Initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
Texas House gives initial approval to allow prayer in schools
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
The bill would require school districts to vote on carving out time for prayer and the reading of religious texts.
RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report calls for closer look at processed foods, pesticides, more
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.
Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.