Texas Senate’s priority bills on higher ed would end tenure, diversity policies
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
The bills are part of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s list of priorities and, if passed as filed, could have profound impacts on how Texas universities recruit top faculty and other employees.
House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law, which courts have historically ruled falls under federal purview.
Texas: The Issue Is - Work underway to make penalty tougher for criminals who cut off ankle monitors
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
There is a bipartisan effort to make the penalty tougher for criminals who cut off their ankle monitors.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Mike Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6
Pence's remarks were the sharpest condemnation yet of his former boss.
Pence's remarks were the sharpest condemnation yet of his former boss.
Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations with China's help
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Trump invited to testify before New York grand jury on Stormy Daniels payments
The investigation focuses on hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels with whom the former president allegedly had an affair.
The investigation focuses on hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels with whom the former president allegedly had an affair.
Three Texas women are sued for wrongful death after allegedly helping friend obtain abortion medication
In the first lawsuit of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a husband seeks damages from women who allegedly helped his ex-wife obtain the medications to terminate her pregnancy.
In the first lawsuit of its kind since Roe v. Wade was overturned, a husband seeks damages from women who allegedly helped his ex-wife obtain the medications to terminate her pregnancy.
Travis County Democratic Party files lawsuit against man who firebombed group's headquarters
In September 2021, Ryan Faircloth was caught on surveillance footage throwing a molotov cocktail into the Texas County Democratic Party headquarters building.
In September 2021, Ryan Faircloth was caught on surveillance footage throwing a molotov cocktail into the Texas County Democratic Party headquarters building.
Power grid reform bills package comes with big promise
The plan is being promoted as a companion reform package to the electric market redesigned proposal that the Public Utility Commission has already rolled out for lawmakers to review.
The plan is being promoted as a companion reform package to the electric market redesigned proposal that the Public Utility Commission has already rolled out for lawmakers to review.
Lawmaker files bill to dissolve, replace Texas juvenile justice system
A state lawmaker says it's time to dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and switch to treating teens in trouble by focusing on mental health rehabilitation and intervention.
A state lawmaker says it's time to dissolve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and switch to treating teens in trouble by focusing on mental health rehabilitation and intervention.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell remains in hospital after concussion
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington when he tripped and fell and remains hospitalized “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
Power grid reforms: Texas officials announce agenda to fix grid 'once and for all'
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and State Senators Schwertner and King announced legislation that would improve and expand Texas energy infrastructure.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and State Senators Schwertner and King announced legislation that would improve and expand Texas energy infrastructure.
Texas State Rep. Talarico files bill with plans to dissolve Texas Juvenile Justice Department
State Rep. James Talarico announces new legislation that he says intends to fundamentally change the state's approach to juvenile justice.
State Rep. James Talarico announces new legislation that he says intends to fundamentally change the state's approach to juvenile justice.
California bill would regulate police use of facial recognition technology in body cams
Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.
Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) has introduced a new bill to set parameters for how and when California law enforcement officers can use facial recognition technology in body cameras.
Texas Rep. files bill to help the homeless get back into homes
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
House Bill 3766 creates a waiver in the Texas property code that prevents landlords and property managers from charging a rental application fee to homeless applicants.
Granger ISD students testify for SB 68 allowing absences for 'career shadowing days'
Students from Granger ISD testified for Senate Bill 68. It would allow juniors and seniors in high school to take excused absences for “career shadowing days.”
Students from Granger ISD testified for Senate Bill 68. It would allow juniors and seniors in high school to take excused absences for “career shadowing days.”
Senate votes against DC criminal code revisions
The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday in favor of a disapproval resolution that would overturn D.C.'s criminal code revisions.
The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday in favor of a disapproval resolution that would overturn D.C.'s criminal code revisions.
Gun reform bill passes Texas Senate on unanimous vote
The bill, which passed the Senate on a unanimous vote, was designated as an emergency item by Governor Greg Abbott. It brings Texas in line with the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which Congress passed last year.
The bill, which passed the Senate on a unanimous vote, was designated as an emergency item by Governor Greg Abbott. It brings Texas in line with the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which Congress passed last year.
California won't renew $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill stance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is delivering on his word to cut ties with Walgreens over the drugstore chain's stance on distributing abortion pills.