A large contingency of Democratic members opted to push the "present not voting" button.
House members have made significantly more points of order in the current legislative session than in recent years.
The Texas House has made major changes to the bill as now the debate surrounds the vague definition of a "prurient interest in sex."
Despite committee changes, certain provisions continue to draw strong opposition from First Amendment groups.
Sexual orientation and gender identity discussions in Texas schools prompted this bill to establish a new standard policy and transparency.
Legislation ranging from creating new courts to restructuring appellate jurisdiction is still making its way through the Texas Legislature.
Texas continues to see "family-friendly" drag shows at churches, but lawmakers are taking steps to restrict children's attendance at such events.
Supporters are concerned the law is being abused and needs reform, but opponents say those reforms as written jeopardize the law’s free speech protections.
Delayed openings and voting site closures due to equipment malfunctions and a paper ballot shortage have prompted multiple requests for public records.
The upper chamber of the Texas Legislature is lapping the House in getting its priorities approved.
"Twerking" and Miley Cyrus performances are just two examples of topics debated before passing two major pieces of legislation in the Senate this week.
New legislation would prohibit faculty from compelling students to adopt certain beliefs and clarify the purpose of public higher education in Texas.
