This week — Dade Phelan rallies behind a property tax compression bill, a GOP official criticizes the Heartbeat Act, and a lawmaker announces he will forgo re-election.
A bill by Democrat Senator Eddie Lucio will place limits on abortion-inducing drugs, prohibit them from being delivered via mail, and create a criminal offense for those who violate it.
This week — property rights at center of Texas House exchange, 10 Democrats vote for police "defunding" punishment, Abbott warns of border security cost.
A Texas House committee heard testimony mostly in support of bills that would impact the Texas Central high-speed rail project and protect the rights of landowners along the route.
Citizens and legislators are concerned about the possible impact the proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston could have on the Texas power grid.
David Spiller won the special runoff election for the North Texas House district with over 60 percent of the vote.
Here is a detailed look at the pro-gun bills that members of the Texas House and Senate have filed so far this session.
With the incoming Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott says that Texas should become a “Second Amendment sanctuary” to protect the state from federal gun rights violations.
In a letter to the Japanese Prime Minister, Governor Abbott expressed his "full support" for Texas Central and urged Japan to complete its final negotiations. The railroad does not yet have permission from the federal government to begin construction.
The proposed high-speed rail project spearheaded by Texas Central has suffered financial strains because of coronavirus, and may receive federal funding.
An appellate court ruled that the proposed Texas Central high-speed train from Dallas to Houston can exercise the power of eminent domain.
This week — Governor Abbott hints alcohol-to-go permanence, legislators continue to call for salons to reopen, and nursing home resources are advocated for.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
