Author of Texas bill to ban 'furries' in schools cannot come up with examples of it happening
The author of a bill that would ban “furries" in Texas public schools struggled to come up with examples of it actually happening when pressed during a committee meeting this week.
Trump encourages University of Alabama graduates to work harder, never give up
President Donald Trump's speech Thursday night was interspersed with complaints about his critics, accusations that judges were “interferring" with his agenda and attacks on his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed Chair of Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
The Commission was established by Pres. Trump to focus on the foundations, awareness, and protection of religious liberty in the U.S.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Texas Senate passed all 40 of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priorities. Here's where they stand
The Texas Senate has passed all 40 bills identified by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as priorities for this legislative session.
Pres. Trump praises Texas for 'ultimate school choice' bill
President Donald Trump praised Texas leaders for passing school choice legislation during a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday.
Gov. Abbott to sign school choice bill into law on Saturday
Gov. Abbott will sign school choice into law Saturday.
Bastrop mayoral candidates hope to heal relationship between city council and the public
Three candidates are vying for the Bastrop mayor seat in the May elections. Election day is May 3.
Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs
Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.
Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House
The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.
Small modular nuclear power in Texas
After years of being sidelined, President Trump is reviving the nuclear power industry. But, only two U.S. companies have federal permits to build small modular reactors, and one of them is in Texas
Abbott pushes bail reform legislation
A major bail reform measure remains hung up in the Texas House. Gov. Abbott and a group of crime victims called on lawmakers to approve the legislation before the session ends in June
50th anniversary of the end of Vietnam War
Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. American's relationship with Vietnam is much different today, but there are new tensions building between the former adversaries turned allies.
Abbott threatens San Marcos grants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is admonishing the City of San Marcos for a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine.
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Texas Senate passes bill clarifying when doctors can perform medically necessary abortions
The "Life of the Mother Act" clarifies what is considered a "life-threatening" situation for medical providers.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC
An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott admonishes City of San Marcos for proposed Israel-Palestine resolution
The City of San Marcos has drawn the ire of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who says that a proposed resolution concerning Israel and Palestine seems "calculated" to violate Texas law.
U.S. born children deported with parents
Three children who are U.S. citizens have been deported from Louisiana to Honduras. A U.S. district judge said there was "no meaningful process" in how it happened