Abortion pill could be pulled off market by Texas lawsuit
The case filed by abortion opponents who helped challenge Roe v. Wade seeks to reverse a decades-old approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Texas AG settles with former aides who reported him to FBI
The $3.3 million payout would not come from Ken Paxton's own pocket but from state funds, which means it would still require approval by the GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.
Parental rights, school choice vouchers top agenda for Texas Republicans this session
The Texas Tribune is hosting a live event next week in an effort to get all the players in one room to discuss school choice. The event is called School Choice What's Right for Texas?
Austin lawyer speaks on Gov. Abbott's diversity memo
Gov. Greg Abbott is telling state agencies, diversity should not be considered in employment-hiring practices.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner arrested for DWI
According to jail records, Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner was booked into the Travis County Jail on Feb. 7 on a Class B Misdemeanor charge.
Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
The Issue Is: The case for casino gambling in Texas
The possibility of legalizing gambling in Texas has improved. State Senator Carol Alvarado speaks more on Texas rolling the dice on gambling and the effects it could have on the economy.
Gov. Greg Abbott hires 'border czar' to accelerate wall construction
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday the creation of a Texas “border czar” and said he has appointed a recently retired Border Patrol agent to that position who will “tap his expertise to deploy strategies that reduce illegal immigration and keep our community safe.”
Texas: The Issue Is - Should places where drag shows are held be classified as sexually oriented business?
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Bill filed in Texas House to withhold state funds from universities that teach critical race theory
HB 1607, filed by Republican state Rep. Cody Harris, would make institutions of higher learning ineligible to receive state funds if they teach critical race theory.
Gov. Greg Abbott not giving up COVID-era powers: Report
Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.
Gov. Abbott won’t give up COVID-era power until Texas lawmakers ban vaccine mandates, strengthen border
Abbott doubles down on his long-standing call to lawmakers to prohibit local governments from enacting mask and vaccine mandates.
First Austin City Council meeting of 2023 comes with lengthy agenda, new members
The first Austin City Council meeting of 2023 included some new faces on the dais: three new council members and a new mayor.
Texas Rep. discusses concerns about Senate Bill 147
If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens from North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.
Big pay raise for Texas teachers would cut into budget surplus
Texas Democrats called for a proposed pay hike, $15,000 for teachers and a 25% increase for school support staff. The legislation to do that was filed by State Representative James Talarico.
Officials condemn SB 147 that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land
The bill was authored by State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. If passed, according to the bill language, it would ban companies and citizens of North Korea, Iran, Russia and China from buying property in Texas.
Refugee Services of Texas names experienced executive as new CEO
Refugee Services of Texas CEO David McKeever discussed what the organization has seen and how private citizens can get involved.
Texas lawmakers want to expand school vouchers this session
Randan Steinhauser, the National School Choice Director at Young Americans for Liberty, and Democratic Analyst Ed Espinoza discussed school vouchers in this legislative session.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas Senate Committee appointments
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his 2023 Texas Senate Committee appointments. Check out the full list, plus the priorities for the state's 88th Legislative Session.