Crunch time at the Capitol as session comes to close
It is moving day at the state capitol with lawmakers sprinting through a long list of pending bills. There is a big push to keep legislation alive before a critical deadline later this week
It is moving day at the state capitol with lawmakers sprinting through a long list of pending bills. There is a big push to keep legislation alive before a critical deadline later this week
White immigrants welcomed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, and that is prompting serious backlash from immigration advocates
The Trump administration has welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, and that is prompting serious backlash from immigration advocates
Tariffs could bring inflation up
In April, inflation was kept in check. But, this may be the calm before the storm as consumers and business owners brace for President Trump's tariffs to push prices higher in the months ahead
In April, inflation was kept in check. But, this may be the calm before the storm as consumers and business owners brace for President Trump's tariffs to push prices higher in the months ahead
Texas House passes bill giving mothers unrestricted access to HOV lane
The House on Saturday passed a bill that allows a woman who is pregnant, a parent or a legal guardian to use a high-occupancy vehicle lane regardless of who is in the car.
The House on Saturday passed a bill that allows a woman who is pregnant, a parent or a legal guardian to use a high-occupancy vehicle lane regardless of who is in the car.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigating General Mills over 'healthy' claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into General Mills, claiming the company illegally represents foods containing artificial dyes as "healthy."
Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
Texas Lottery's future may come down to new Senate bill
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
Lawmakers consider ending STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas bill increasing punishments for abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
Texas House passes two bills concerning gender, sex; time running out on other bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature as because by the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. However, debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on Monday.
U.S.-China bring down tariffs temporarily
Stocks soared on May 12 after the U.S. and China agreed to drastically cut their dueling tariffs for three months while the two global powers work to hammer out a broader deal
Stocks soared on May 12 after the U.S. and China agreed to drastically cut their dueling tariffs for three months while the two global powers work to hammer out a broader deal
Last living American hostage released
The last living American hostage held by terrorists in Gaza has been released. But, it could be a political ploy by Hamas
The last living American hostage held by terrorists in Gaza has been released. But, it could be a political ploy by Hamas
Time running out for some Texas bills
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature. By the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. Debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on May 12, and behind the scenes efforts continues to make deals on two top issues
This is a critical week at the Texas legislature. By the end of the week, hundreds of bills will die. Debates over gender identity legislation took up most of the day on May 12, and behind the scenes efforts continues to make deals on two top issues
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
Trump set to accept jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
The president reportedly will receive the aircraft during an upcoming trip to the Middle East, but the Qatari government denied that they made a final decision about it.
US-China trade deal: Countries agree to slash tariffs, enact 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have reached a deal to slash most of their recent tariffs and called for a 90-day pause for ongoing negotiations. Here's what to know.