Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), a medical doctor, led the effort to end the requirement to wear masks in the chamber and committees.
Of the new candidates running for Texas state House seats, five are running without any major party opposition.
