Speakers testify at Texas Capitol on importance of Planned Parenthood
Speakers testified on the stage to talk about the importance of keeping Planned Parenthood open.
Major mental health expansion clears Texas Senate
The multi-billion dollar proposal, much of it through SB 26, targets multiple locations across Texas.
CROWN Act passes Texas House, heads to Senate for vote
The Texas House passed House Bill 567, also known as the CROWN Act.
Texas House votes to permanently stay on daylight saving time. But Congress won’t allow it — yet.
The chamber voted 138-5 on Wednesday to approve a bill that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year. But that doesn’t mean the measure has an easy path to reality.
Austin couple travels out of Texas to get 'medically-necessary' abortion
An Austin woman and her husband is sharing their story and warning that Texas' abortion law is having devastating consequences for families like theirs.
Hundreds show up to speak at Texas House hearing over school voucher bill
Hundreds of people signed up to testify on the topic of education savings accounts on Tuesday as the Texas House considers one of Governor Greg Abbott's top priorities for the legislative session.
Catalytic converter thefts in Texas up 10,881.37% since 2019, report says
The report say that Texas ranked second in the country in catalytic converter thefts per 100,000 vehicles in 2022.
Texas House, Senate at impasse over education savings accounts
SMU political scientist Matthew Wilson says the governor would likely resort to a special session to get education savings accounts passed.
Texas Senate debates bills giving raises to teachers, education savings accounts
Senate Bill 9 would provide across the board raises for teachers and support staff, while the other, Senate Bill 8 would create a financial incentive for families looking to pill their kids out of public school and into private schools.
Texas Senate passes bills aimed at strengthening state's power grid
Two bills aimed at strengthening the Texas power grid has passed in the Texas Senate. State Senator Charles Schwertner, of Georgetown, authored the bills.
Texas Senate passes bill that would further restrict funding of abortion providers in the state
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 959 that would further restrict funding of abortion providers in the state.
Texas lawmakers hear HB 3899 testimony that could derail Project Connect
House Bill 3899 would require an election before a local government corporation borrows a large amount of money.
Texas Senate passes bill setting mandatory prison sentences for gun crimes
Senate Bill 23 would create a mandatory 10-year prison sentence for criminals who commit gun crimes.
Texas Senate passes bills restricting some drag performances around children
Two bills aimed at preventing events involving drag performers are moving forward at the Texas Capitol. On Wednesday, April 5, the Texas Senate passed SB 12 and SB 1601.
Texas Senate approves legislation banning treatment options for transgender children
The legislation now moves to the Texas House of Representatives for debate.
No guaranteed raises for Texas teachers in House budget proposal
The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
Texas lawmakers debate 'Bentley's Law' to deter drunk driving
State lawmakers are debating whether drunk drivers who kill someone's parent should have to pay child support to their family. The proposal is called "Bentley's Law."
Texas bill would require body cameras for every prison guard in state
If passed the bill would make body cameras, like what law enforcement officers wear, mandatory for the state's 20,000 prison guards.
Bill eliminating tampon, diaper sales taxes OK’d by Texas House
The proposal removes sales tax on diapers, baby wipes and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, sanitary napkins and menstrual cups; maternity clothing; and products for pumping breast milk.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.