Texas lawmakers set to expand medical marijuana access
Texas lawmakers are on the brink of approving an expansion to the state’s marijuana compassionate use program, providing access for more Texans and expanding what types of products are approved.
Texas lawmakers are on the brink of approving an expansion to the state’s marijuana compassionate use program, providing access for more Texans and expanding what types of products are approved.
Elon Musk ‘disappointed’ in Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’
Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Here’s what Musk is saying.
Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Here’s what Musk is saying.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Trump rules out 2028 run as Republican contenders quietly position for next race
President Donald Trump names Vice President JD Vance and Sec. of State Marco Rubio as potential Republican successors.
President Donald Trump names Vice President JD Vance and Sec. of State Marco Rubio as potential Republican successors.
Texas lawmakers approve strict definition of male and female in state records
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which strictly defines "woman" and "man" based on reproductive organs, in a 20-11 party-line vote.
The Texas Senate passed House Bill 229, which strictly defines "woman" and "man" based on reproductive organs, in a 20-11 party-line vote.
Melania Trump spokesperson shuts down ‘completely false’ theory about husband and son
A spokesperson for first lady Melania Trump shut down a "completely false" theory that her husband, the president, is warring with Harvard University because her son, Barron, was supposedly not accepted to the school.
A spokesperson for first lady Melania Trump shut down a "completely false" theory that her husband, the president, is warring with Harvard University because her son, Barron, was supposedly not accepted to the school.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Trump administration stops scheduling of new student visa interviews
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
The suspension of visa interviews is intended to be temporary and won’t apply to applicants who already had scheduled their visa interviews, according to a U.S. official.
Trump claims Canada 'considering' offer of free Golden Dome in exchange for becoming 51st state
Canada is 'not for sale,' Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney previously told Trump.
Canada is 'not for sale,' Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney previously told Trump.
Texas Lege roundup: Audrii's Law, gun buyback ban
Here's a look at two pieces of legislation from this year's session: Audrii's Law which was signed by Gov Abbott and a ban on gun buybacks, which is expected to pass.
Here's a look at two pieces of legislation from this year's session: Audrii's Law which was signed by Gov Abbott and a ban on gun buybacks, which is expected to pass.
Hundreds of Texas House bills set to die at midnight
It's a big deadline day at the Texas State Capitol with more than a hundred bills expected to die at midnight.
It's a big deadline day at the Texas State Capitol with more than a hundred bills expected to die at midnight.
Texas House fails to pass automatic bail denial for repeat offenders
The measure fell three votes short of the 100 needed to put it on the ballot for public vote.
The measure fell three votes short of the 100 needed to put it on the ballot for public vote.
'I'm coming for the pimps': Texas lawmakers take aim at human trafficking profits
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
Texas bans nondisclosure agreements in sex abuse cases
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Trump reportedly intends to cancel all federal funds for Harvard
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
A letter calls for federal agencies to end contracts with the Ivy League School totaling $100 million.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Texas Legislature latest: Countdown until end of session is on
Monday marked the beginning of the last week of the Texas Legislature's regular session.
Monday marked the beginning of the last week of the Texas Legislature's regular session.
Charlie Rangel, former US congressman from Harlem, dies at 94
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.
Former U.S. Congressman from Harlem, Charlie Rangel, has died at the age of 94.