In a move that will help Republicans pass legislation, the Texas Senate lowered the requirement of a supermajority from 19 to 18.
The legislation intends to clarify the Texas Family Code and add in more due-process rights for parents to keep families together when possible.
Rep. Matt Krause and Sen. Bryan Hughes circulated a letter signed by legislators of both parties requesting of Governor Abbott an adjustment in bar/restaurant requirements.
Several pro-choice organizations are filing lawsuits alleging that being called a "criminal organization" is defamatory. The pro-life defendants maintain that the claim is legally accurate.
As Elon Musk quarrels with California health officials over the lockdown, some Texas leaders are encouraging him to move Tesla to the Lone Star state.
The Texas State Pharmacy received a one million tablet donation of a malaria drug that has shown promise as a potential treatment for coronavirus.
The legal authority of some elected officials to enact "shelter in place" orders has been on the mind of many Texans. Here are the arguments and implications.
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.
After facing antagonism from progressive activists, Chick-fil-A said that they were stopping donations to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
With the new "Save Chick-fil-A" law now in effect, citizens are suing the city of San Antonio over its policy to exclude the restaurant from the airport in what they see as religious discrimination.
Following a close San Antonio mayoral race, the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill is now law after it was signed by the Governor on Monday.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
The FAA Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the San Antonio City Council decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport contract.
A bill originally aimed at eliminating the 10-Day Rule never made it out of the Calendars Committee in the House despite outcries for reform.
SB 1978, widely known as the “Chick-fil-A Bill,” passed the House today amid accusations of discriminatory intent by Democrats and LGBT advocates.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
Legislation aimed at protecting individuals and businesses who donate to religious causes is still alive after a bipartisan vote in the Texas Senate.
Texas Right to Life helped transfer Carolyn Jones out of Memorial Hermann last night to a new facility after the hospital refused to issue dialysis.
Carolyn Jones is still alive as her family works to transfer her to a new facility. Meanwhile, the Texas Senate just passed a reform to the 10-Day Rule.
The House is expected to strip language from an election integrity bill that would require a paper audit of electronic voting machines in future elections.
