Though piecemeal legislation was approved to address certain aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, no significant checks on the executive branch were created.
An economic development tax incentive program is on the verge of sunsetting after the Senate declined to pass legislation extending it for two years.
Marshals at private schools, public schools, and even junior colleges would be authorized to carry their weapons instead of stowing them.
Though a measure to require legislative approval for major disaster declaration renewals died in the House, it was revived in the Senate as a substitute for House Bill 3.
The permitless carry bill passed by the House was referred to a new special committee that has a majority of its members publicly in favor of the pro-Second Amendment proposal.
Certain school district property tax incentives would be eliminated from state code if a bill filed in the Texas House were to pass.
A constitutional amendment to reform the Texas Disaster Act to require more legislative oversight was passed by the Senate in a 30 to 1 vote.
"Without my consent, my ex-wife just transitioned my son to a girl," Jeff Younger, father of James, said in his testimony.
Six states have passed laws to let athletes profit from endorsements, and twelve other states have taken up the issue this year.
New legislation would prevent local governments from forcing public charter schools to follow different rules than traditional school districts regarding zoning, permitting, and construction.
A ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying is gaining steam after the state's three highest-level elected officials backed the idea and a new bill was filed in the senate.
Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Texas state legislature will finalize its rules this week and adjourn until January 26.
Republican state legislators have filed bills that would codify a court ruling that halted Harris County plans to send unsolicited absentee or mail ballot applications to all voters.
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.
The West Texas congressional seat is rock solid Republican, likely leading to a competitive primary going into next year.
Governor Abbott signed the long-awaited "beer-to-go" legislation, and Texans will now be able to take home one case of beer a day from craft breweries.
Republicans champion Hazlewood student loan expansion as major Democrat presidential contenders argue for student loan forgiveness.
Saturday's results illustrate the continued challenge of voter participation in May elections despite the direct consequences they have on Texans' lives.
