State HouseState SenateFocus Turns to Texas House Leadership on Legislation to Ban Child Gender Modification
Matt Stringer55 mins ago
One member of the Texas House says he doesn't know where key leaders will stand on the issue this session.
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88th LegislatureAudioHealthcareStatewide NewsVideoTexas Lawmakers Discuss Abortion Law, COVID-19 Vaccines, Texas Medical Board
Holly Hansen2 hours ago
Howard filed legislation creating an abortion law exception for victims of sexual assault, but Kolkhorst and Harris oppose a “slippery slope.”
88th LegislatureCivil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Prohibit ‘Sexually Explicit Material’ from Public School Libraries
Cameron Abrams2 hours ago
Patterson's READER Act seeks to hold book vendors accountable for sexually explicit content and stop the selling of related material to schools.
EnergyFederalJudicialAppeals Court Tosses Suit from Environmentalists, Midland Oil Company Contesting Nuclear Waste Storage Permit
Brad Johnson3 hours ago
Various suits against the NRC and the storage site linger in courts across the country.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Dan Patrick’s 2026 Plans, State Unemployment Lowest Since Early 2020, Abbott Comments on Property Tax Plan
Daniel Friend6 hours ago
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
88th LegislatureHealthcareImmigration & BorderIssuesAbbott Backs Proposal to Create ‘Texas Title 42’ Expulsion Policy for Illegal Immigrants
Hayden Sparks8 hours ago
Rep. Brian Harrison’s bill would require the removal of illegal immigrants during a “federally declared public health emergency.”
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Patrick Feuds With Former Legislator, Phelan Defended by Local GOP, Texas Senator Takes Aim at Ted Cruz
Brad Johnson13 hours ago
This week — a longstanding legislative feud from 2021 bubbles up, the Jefferson County GOP chair defends the Republican speaker, and the 2024 U.S. Senate race awaits a Democratic challenger.
88th LegislatureImmigration & BorderIssuesTexas Lawmakers in Both Parties Say Biden Administration Failing to Solve Border Crisis
Hayden SparksJanuary 26, 2023
During a discussion on border security measures, Democrats said that Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star is missing the mark.
Civil SocietyEducationStatewide NewsRep. Dutton: Don’t Blame Abbott, Houston ISD Takeover Plan Was My Idea
Holly HansenJanuary 26, 2023
The Houston-area Democrat co-authored legislation allowing the state to appoint a board of managers over chronically failing school districts.
FederalHealthcareSen. Cruz Introduces Bill for Retrospective Relief to Discharged Unvaccinated Servicemembers
Kim RobertsJanuary 26, 2023
While Sen. Ted Cruz is grateful for the removal of the vaccine mandate for the military, he is looking to give relief to those who were already discharged.
88th LegislatureGov. Abbott to Preserve COVID Emergency Order Until Legislature Passes Mask, Vaccine Mandate Ban
Brad JohnsonJanuary 26, 2023
The governor provided three reasons for preserving the disaster declaration will soon stretch into its fourth year.
88th LegislatureStatewide NewsLegislation Seeking to Block Hostile Nations from Owning Land in Texas Draws Controversy
Matt StringerJanuary 26, 2023
Legislation filed by State Senator Lois Kolkhorst would prohibit future land sales to citizens and governments of foreign nations.