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.
Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
Half of the people polled worry about being a victim of gun violence, including many in gun-owning households.
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.
Kansas lawmakers impose extensive anti-trans bathroom law
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
The Kansas bathroom law is different because it applies to more facilities but also because it defines male and female in law based on a person's reproductive anatomy at birth.
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."
Paris Hilton visits DC to introduce bill, details abuse at 'troubled teen' facility
Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.
Paris Hilton is taking her own childhood experiences and using them for a purpose to advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.
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.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
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.
Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Disney files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over 'retaliatory' actions against Walt Disney World
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Disney filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following months of legislative actions by the state that Disney has described as retaliatory and anti-business.
Washington becomes 10th state to enact semi-automatic rifle ban, law effective immediately
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
The law blocks the sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 gun models, including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.
Decision on charges in Georgia election probe to happen this summer, DA says
A decision on charges in the Georgia election probe are expected this summer, according to a letter from DA.
A decision on charges in the Georgia election probe are expected this summer, according to a letter from DA.
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.