Several bills reining in the emergency powers used in the state’s response to COVID-19 are progressing through the legislative process.
CBP said the number of encounters in January was the lowest since February 2021, the month after President Biden's inauguration.
The governor has thrown his weight behind tweaks of state disaster law to prohibit business closures and mask and vaccine mandates during pandemics.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tried to end the use of Title 42 last year, but that effort was quickly scuttled in the courts.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers discussed abortion and vaccination policies with reporter Holly Hansen.
Howard filed legislation creating an abortion law exception for victims of sexual assault, but Kolkhorst and Harris oppose a “slippery slope.”
Rep. Brian Harrison’s bill would require the removal of illegal immigrants during a “federally declared public health emergency.”
Supporters of Title 42 enforcement are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down the lower court’s decision.
Citing other professional projects, Hinojosa told local media that now is not a good time to mount a challenge to Mayor Eric Johnson.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott is adding his name to a letter calling on congress to lift a vaccine mandate imposed on the military by President Joe Biden.
The two defendants used the proceeds from a fraudulent business to take a vacation and pay for other lavish personal expenses.
