Texas lawmaker revives bill restricting transgender sports participation in apparent act of retaliation
The bill previously lacked the votes to advance out of House committee. After House Democrats spiked one of his bills, Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, revived it.
Medicaid expansion for uninsured Texans had bipartisan support, but lawmakers won't pass it this session
Nothing is truly dead until the session ends. But committee chairs in both chambers have blocked bills from getting hearings, and supporters have dim hopes that Republican leaders will revive it in time.
Dan Crenshaw hopeful to recover sight following emergency surgery
Congressman Dan Crenshaw tells us how he is hopeful his eyesight will recover following emergency surgery.
Near-death experience launches woman's fight for sexual abuse survivors
One local woman is hoping to close a loophole in a law that allows child abusers to avoid getting sued.
Local teen to testify in support of Crown Act, a bill banning discrimination based on natural hair
Bi-partisan support is growing for a bill being introduced by Representative Rhetta Bowers, called the Crown Act or House Bill 392.
Texas bill could mean charges for parents, doctors who allow kids to undergo gender affirmation surgeries
Texas lawmakers are now considering a bill that would make it a crime for parents to allow their kids to undergo a gender affirmation surgery. The bill says parents who consent to that treatment could be guilty of child abuse.
Alcohol-to-go one step closer to becoming permanent in Texas
Alcohol to go is one step closer to becoming permanent in Texas. On Wednesday, the Texas House gave its initial approval. The bill will need another vote before heading to the Senate for final approval.
Texas law enforcement associations oppose George Floyd Act
As work begins on a Black Lives Matter mural in Houston, state legislators hope to make headway with George Floyd Act in Austin.
87th Texas Legislature beginning Tuesday will include tighter security and COVID protocols
The 87th Texas Legislature begins Tuesday at the State Capitol in Austin. Opening day will include COVID protocols and tightened security.
