State, federal lawmakers debate border-related legislation ahead of Title 42 expiration
Lawmakers at the state and federal level have been trying to pass border-related legislation ahead of Title 42's expiration on May 11.
Lawmakers at the state and federal level have been trying to pass border-related legislation ahead of Title 42's expiration on May 11.
House Republicans pass new asylum restrictions as Title 42 ends
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
House Republicans have passed a sweeping bill to build more U.S.-Mexico border wall and impose new restrictions on asylum seekers.
Texas House’s version of the Senate’s voucher bill would change eligibility and replace STAAR test
The Texas House’s education committee is soon expected to discuss the new version of Senate Bill 8, which was heavily modified to sway votes in the lower chamber.
The Texas House’s education committee is soon expected to discuss the new version of Senate Bill 8, which was heavily modified to sway votes in the lower chamber.
Trump digs in on election lies, attacks accuser during CNN town hall event
Trump continued to insist the 2020 election had been “rigged," even though state and federal election officials, his own campaign and White House aides, and numerous courts have rejected his allegations.
Trump continued to insist the 2020 election had been “rigged," even though state and federal election officials, his own campaign and White House aides, and numerous courts have rejected his allegations.
'Raise the age' gun measure fails to move forward after passing out of House committee
A Texas bill that would raise the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles lost its momentum, and was left off the Texas House’s agenda ahead of a key deadline.
A Texas bill that would raise the age to legally purchase semi-automatic rifles lost its momentum, and was left off the Texas House’s agenda ahead of a key deadline.
Gambling, drag show legislation causes conflict in Texas House
The Texas House is currently considering legislation overseeing drag shows, sexually explicit performances, online betting and destination casinos in Texas.
The Texas House is currently considering legislation overseeing drag shows, sexually explicit performances, online betting and destination casinos in Texas.
Raise-the-age gun bill misses crucial deadline, as Uvalde parents protest outside the Texas House
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Days after another mass shooting in Texas, the measure to raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles appears to have failed.
Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before historic expulsion vote in Texas House
In a historic move, fellow members expelled him Tuesday, May 9 for sexual misconduct after an investigation found the married East Texas Republican had sex with a 19-year-old woman who worked for him, then tried to cover it up.
In a historic move, fellow members expelled him Tuesday, May 9 for sexual misconduct after an investigation found the married East Texas Republican had sex with a 19-year-old woman who worked for him, then tried to cover it up.
Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
The charges are expected to be announced as early as Wednesday in the Eastern District in Brooklyn.
Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927
The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.
The unanimous vote followed an investigation that determined the Royse City Republican had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with an aide.
Texas lawmaker accused of having sex with and giving alcohol to teen staffer expelled from state house
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
Bryan Slaton became the first Texas lawmaker to be expelled in nearly 100 years. He was also a former youth pastor.
Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas House
The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation showed he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old staff member. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak discuss.
The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation showed he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old staff member. Ed Espinoza and Matt Mackowiak discuss.
Athena Strand-inspired 'Athena Alert' bill passes Texas House
The so-called ‘Athena Alert’ bill would allow law enforcement to issue alerts in the region when a child goes missing, even if there is no confirmation of an abduction, which is required to issue and AMBER Alert.
The so-called ‘Athena Alert’ bill would allow law enforcement to issue alerts in the region when a child goes missing, even if there is no confirmation of an abduction, which is required to issue and AMBER Alert.
Joe Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table in debt limit meeting
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
As the deadline for raising the debt ceiling approaches, President Joe Biden and Republicans must come to an agreement on what measures to take to avoid defaulting on the national debt.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims speak out after House committee advances HB 2744
On the last day to take a vote, the Texas House Community Safety Committee did so on House Bill 2744. It raises the age to buy assault rifles from 18 to 21.
On the last day to take a vote, the Texas House Community Safety Committee did so on House Bill 2744. It raises the age to buy assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Texas House Committee passes bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles
A Texas House committee advanced a bill Monday, May 8 to raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle from 18 to 21. The surprise move came two days after yet another deadly mass shooting, this time at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas.
A Texas House committee advanced a bill Monday, May 8 to raise the age to buy an assault-style rifle from 18 to 21. The surprise move came two days after yet another deadly mass shooting, this time at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas.
Texas bill to raise purchase age for certain assault-style rifles passes House committee
The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety voted on Monday, May 8 to raise the minimum age to buy an assault style rifle from 18 to 21.
The Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety voted on Monday, May 8 to raise the minimum age to buy an assault style rifle from 18 to 21.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
Texas House panel OKs bill raising age to buy semi-automatic rifles days after Allen mall shooting
The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
The legislation would raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms but likely wouldn’t have been a hindrance to the Allen gunman obtaining a weapon. The bill still faces an uphill climb in the Legislature.
Under mounting pressure, Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns before expulsion vote in Texas House
GOP leaders and key supporters, including Texas Right to Life, wanted the Royse City Republican out of office amid accusations of an inappropriate sexual relationship.
GOP leaders and key supporters, including Texas Right to Life, wanted the Royse City Republican out of office amid accusations of an inappropriate sexual relationship.