Democrats have called for additional restrictions on firearms after the shooting deaths of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde.
Perhaps the broadest law of its kind to pass the 87th legislature, Shaheen's bill applies to the state and all its local subdivisions.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
The chamber is considering a bill to require CPS investigators to notify individuals of their right to record, but prohibit the online publishing of that recording.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
Senate Bill 7, the sweeping GOP election bill filed in the Texas Senate, was approved by the upper chamber in a partisan vote early Thursday morning.
Some lawmakers are praising Abbott’s announcement while others are claiming the move will cost the lives of Texans.
Here's a breakdown of the partisan leanings of each of Texas' 31 state senate districts — from red to blue.
A new proclamation from the governor reinstates poll watchers for mail-in ballot delivery activities and thwarts Harris County plans to accept in-person drop off of marked mail ballots at multiple locations.
Witnesses allege Texas Sen. Boris Miles and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis were orchestrating a ballot harvesting scheme with help from Biden campaign official Dallas Jones.
The list of candidates for each Senate race has largely taken shape — here's a look at who's running in each district as primary elections loom.
