A U.S. appellate court upheld a temporary ban of abortions under an executive order requiring the postponement of all non-essential surgeries.
Gooden's bill would amend current law to allow a lawsuit against China to proceed if evidence is uncovered that incriminates them in the manufacture or spread of the virus.
In the latest development of rapid legal exchanges, an executive order once again goes into effect requiring the postponement of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
An Austin-based federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that will allow abortions to continue in the state, after an executive order from the governor postponed all non-essential surgical procedures.
With the Phase III coronavirus relief bill passed through the House, it now moves to President Trump's desk for final signature.
The disaster declaration by President Trump ensures Texans can submit claims for FEMA aid for damages caused by coronavirus.
After days of back and forth, the Senate has passed its Phase III coronavirus relief bill as positive COVID-19 diagnoses rise in the United States.
The Trump administration is facing pressure to utilize the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era policy giving the president authority to direct private industry. Here's a look at its history and the current debate.
Senate Democrats torpedoed a $1.8 trillion coronavirus relief bill for small businesses and households on Sunday and Monday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi returned to D.C. with a new wish list of policy demands.
The Brady PAC, which supports candidates with a goal of enacting tighter gun control regulations, has cast its "full weight" behind MJ Hegar in the race against Sen. John Cornyn.
Governor Greg Abbott has responded to the mounting coronavirus crisis in various ways, including temporarily peeling back regulations to expedite necessary services.
Senators with concerns over the paid sick leave provisions were reportedly told by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to "gag and vote for it anyway."
Citing concerns of the coronavirus spreading, President Trump says asylum seekers and those seeking to enter the U.S. illegally will be turned away.
Congress plans on instituting a mandatory paid sick leave program which has caused many small businesses to worry about their futures at a time when they're scrambling to keep up with demand.
Rep. Louie Gohmert has said he will not consent to 87-pages of "corrections" in the rushed House coronavirus bill due to concerns over the new paid sick leave program bankrupting small businesses.
As the coronavirus panic unfurls throughout the country, the House rushed through a complex bill to fund testing and mandate paid sick leave on small businesses.
On Friday, Gov. Abbott declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties and President Trump declared a National Emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.
President Trump addressed the nation regarding the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, announcing efforts to combat the spread of the virus, including suspension of travel from Europe.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration's "Remain in Mexico" policy to continue while legal proceedings are underway.
The Senate is considering the nomination of Trey Trainor, an attorney from Texas, to the FEC. The agency is currently without a quorum and unable to function fully.
