Border bills welcome 89th Texas Legislature
Before the Texas's 89th Legislature began Tuesday, state representatives and senators had already filed over 2,300 bills, including several relating to immigration, border security and citizenship.
Texas legislative session | What to know about school choice legislation
Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 bills.
What to watch in health care legislation as 89th Texas Legislature kicks off
Health care bills relating to cannabis, hospital transparency and Medicaid are on the docket for the 89th Texas Legislature.
Texas Legislature's 89th session will start Tuesday. Who are key players you should know?
The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.
Video: Texas Legislature kicks off 89th regular session
The legislature kicks off its 89th session today. We’re tracking everything from the House Speaker vote to power grid discussions. 1 hour ago
Gov. Abbott opens 89th Texas legislative session
There were some light moments in the governor's address of the Texas Senate, but he quickly turned to a more serious tone.
Texas Legislature kicks off its new session today in Austin. Here’s what to expect
The biggest thing to watch on day one of Texas’ 89th Legislative Session? Who the Texas House of Representatives choose to be the next House speaker.
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Texas Senators introduce new bill on concealed carry in other states
The two Texas U.S. Senators and several other GOP lawmakers introduced a new bill that would make it easier to travel to ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...
Texas 'most extreme’ in anti-LGBTQ bills, advocates say. How supporters plan to fight back
Texas is one of the 'most extreme' states on LGBTQ issues, advocates say, adding that it's a bellwether for what may come ...
Migrant detention bill before U.S. Senate could give Texas more sway over immigration policy
Under the bill, called the Laken Riley Act, state attorneys general like Ken Paxton would have the ability to challenge ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
Texas-style immigration bill moves through House committee
Proposed Idaho bill would allow police enforcement, with first offense of ‘illegal entry’ being a misdemeanor and second ...
Navasota ISD weighs in on school vouchers, budget hopes amid Texas' 89th Legislative Session
The fight over school choice and funding in the 2023 legislative session led to no school vouchers and no additional funding ...
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Can these 5 bills to expand voting access in Texas win bipartisan support in the Legislature?
Proposals to allow online registration and broaden photo ID options may have a chance to advance, supporters say.
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers announces intention to enter 2025 NFL Draft
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers announced on Wednesday that he intends to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, foregoing his remaining ...
Texas lawmakers consider putting Ten Commandments in public schools—again
A new bill is set to be introduced this week that would bring the Ten Commandments into all Texas public school classrooms.