Prompted by controversial transgender guidelines, a coalition of lawmakers want public schools to stop paying dues to the private association.
Rep. Brian Harrison’s bill would require the removal of illegal immigrants during a “federally declared public health emergency.”
The Houston-area Democrat co-authored legislation allowing the state to appoint a board of managers over chronically failing school districts.
Whereas last session members had to vote on proposals to ban Democrats from chairing committees, such record votes were avoided.
The legislation is modeled after a federal provision prohibiting the use of tax dollars on abortion services.
Support to codify a ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in state law is growing, with Gov. Abbott once again signaling his support for the legislation.
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
Tinderholt opposed Speaker Dade Phelan's appointment of Democratic committee chairs during the 87th Legislature.
The same lawmaker authored and passed the "Save Girl's Sport Act" that prohibits biological males from participating in 7th to 12th grade girls' sports.
Some Republicans in the Texas House wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Education opposing the new interpretation of Title IX.
Although state lawmakers enacted property tax relief in 2019 and 2021, many school districts are asking voters to approve property tax increases this year.
Ellis County explicitly urged Gov. Greg Abbott to “remove all persons trespassing as well as invading the sovereignty” of the state and U.S.
