Governor Abbott issued an executive order reinstating the state's plumbing board, though issues of the move's constitutionality have been raised.
The City of Waskom declared itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn" after the city council voted to outlaw abortion yesterday.
Following a close San Antonio mayoral race, the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill is now law after it was signed by the Governor on Monday.
Property tax reform legislation, referred to by state officials as the premier accomplishment of the legislative session, is now law.
Patrick Svitek of the Texas Tribune and consultant Tyler Norris discuss the 86th Legislature, the 2020 election cycle, and whether "Old Town Road" is a country song.
State legislators did not renew the plumbers licensing board before the end of the 86th session. Gov. Abbott wants to revive it before it expires.
The post-session study of where state house lawmakers fall on the ideological spectrum has been released by Rice University fellow Mark Jones.
The new Speaker and conservative grassroots have engaged in a public war of words after the session, highlighting deep divides within the GOP coalition.
An end-of-session spat between two Republican lawmakers illustrates the ongoing tensions regarding eminent domain issues in Texas.
The embattled nominee was unable to secure the necessary votes in the Senate after a botched voter roll analysis drew heavy criticism from various groups.
Texas' 2020-2021 biennium budget is awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature and is the only piece of legislation that must be passed each session.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
