Abbott issues ultimatum as Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Controversy over mid-decade Texas, U.S. redistricting | What's Your Point?
Texas Democrats are speaking out against the proposed state congressional map that was approved by a Texas House committee. Meanwhile, blue state governors are planning retaliations.
Texas House committee advances new congressional map
The Texas House Redistricting Committee advanced a redrawn congressional map Saturday that looks to add five new Republican seats to Congress next year.
Texas small businesses push for revolving emergency loan
As lawmakers work through the special session, Business owners are newing efforts to push for a revolving emergency bridge-loan program. Designed to help meet payroll, until other disaster assistance becomes available.
Texas governor speaks out on THC regulation, redistricting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke out on multiple key issues including THC and redistricting on the second day of the Special called Session of the State Legislature.
Preview of Texas Legislature's special session topics
The Texas Legislature has convened a special session to tackle 18 agenda items, focusing on post-flood recovery, THC product regulation, and the highly contentious issue of congressional redistricting.
Redistricting controversy, Floods, THC, abortion - breaking down this week's packed special session
The Texas Legislature has convened a special session to tackle 18 agenda items, focusing on post-flood recovery, THC product regulation, and the highly contentious issue of congressional redistricting.
Texas governor vetoes SB 3 THC ban
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products. Instead, he's calling for regulation.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
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.
'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.
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 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.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas lawmakers approve permanent daylight saving time, but the legislative fight isn't over
Texas lawmakers approved a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, creating "Texas Time." There is another hurdle before you can stop changing your clocks.
Vape, tobacco product advertising banned near churches, schools in Texas
A bill limiting where tobacco and vape products can be advertised in Texas has been signed into law.
Texas legislation: THC restrictions pass House; tentative deal reached on school funding
Texas lawmakers made progress on several bills Wednesday, including one regarding public school funding.
Texas bail reform battle hits state capitol
On Monday, the Texas House votes on long-awaited bail reform legislation. Senate Joint Resolution 5 would give judges the discretion to deny bail to defendants charged with certain violent offenses.
Monday is "D-day" for Texas bail reform legislation; will you see it on the November ballot?
The Texas House of Representatives is set to vote Monday on bail reform legislation that lawmakers have been trying to push through since 2021.