With five Democrats joining, House Republicans approved a funding increase to the state's Alternatives to Abortion program.
With the initial passage of its first set of bills, the Texas House is off and rolling as sine die approaches at the end of May.
Speaker Dade Phelan published his first set of priority bills for the 88th Legislative Session.
Howard filed legislation creating an abortion law exception for victims of sexual assault, but Kolkhorst and Harris oppose a “slippery slope.”
Citing Harris County’s paper ballot shortage that halted voting at multiple sites, Mike May is contesting his loss to Rep. Jon Rosenthal.
Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
Texas Democrats at the federal, state, and local levels claimed Texas women “will die” as a result of making abortion a criminal offense.
State Rep. Donna Howard believes the parties may find a common goal in increasing funding for pregnancy healthcare.
Within two days of advancing to the runoff, Beckley suggested Collier "doesn't inspire the base" and called on him to drop out of the runoff.
The eleventh-hour bill authorizes public colleges to issue $3.3 billion worth of debt to finance building and renovation projects.
Amendments were adopted on the Texas House redistricting plan that could lead to one less Republican seat but shore up GOP support for incumbents.
The Texas legislature has been unable to move on any legislation since the regular session gaveled out in May.
