86th LegislatureIssuesState HouseSchool Safety Bill Awaiting House Approval as Deadline Looms
The House will consider legislation later today designed to improve public school safety in the wake of last year's Santa Fe High School shooting.
The House will consider legislation later today designed to improve public school safety in the wake of last year's Santa Fe High School shooting.
SB 1978, widely known as the “Chick-fil-A Bill,” passed the House today amid accusations of discriminatory intent by Democrats and LGBT advocates.
A bill set to be voted on today in the House would expand the list of goods that can be sold by home-based food operations.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
A Senate bill under consideration in the House would eliminate the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbyists advocating on issues related to taxation and bonds.
Legislation aimed at protecting individuals and businesses who donate to religious causes is still alive after a bipartisan vote in the Texas Senate.
The legislation will now head to conference committee as Texas moves one step closer to raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21.
Carolyn Jones is still alive as her family works to transfer her to a new facility. Meanwhile, the Texas Senate just passed a reform to the 10-Day Rule.
The House is expected to strip language from an election integrity bill that would require a paper audit of electronic voting machines in future elections.
Parents continue to voice concerns about School Health Advisory Councils and their process for determining sex education curriculum in the classroom.
Republicans champion Hazlewood student loan expansion as major Democrat presidential contenders argue for student loan forgiveness.
When the clock struck midnight yesterday, many bills automatically perished in the House. The rush to stave off the deadline took down several more.