After a legislative session filled with protests and points of order, a ban on child gender modification in Texas has now been signed into law.
Two ranches are alleging companies with ties to China are illegally being granted access to the state’s power grid.
Protests, police escorts, and a point of order have stalled the House floor debate on ending child gender modification.
Schools would require parental consent if the "psychological examination" performed by staff on students has “embedded” psychological testing methods.
A priority bill has passed in the Senate despite increased controversy of a removed amendment that caused intra-party division.
An amendment that allows a 90-day period for children to continue gender modification treatments has sparked debate between Texas Republicans.
The two priority bills seek to end the practice of child gender modification and prevent biological males from competing in women's collegiate sports.
The first public hearing on the priority legislation to "end child gender modification" brought out a variety of voices, both in support and opposition.
A new University of Houston poll found that 57 percent of Texans support legislation classifying sex change procedures for minors as child abuse.
Patrick appointed 12 Republicans and one Democrat to chair the Senate's committees, calling them the "best equipped group of senators in Texas history."
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
A new political action committee funded by Miriam Adelson donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Texas candidates.
