With the death of Senate Bill 9, the upper chamber now waits to see if the House approves its amendments adding school choice to House Bill 100.
With a supporter in Gov. Greg Abbott, the field preemption bill is expected to quickly become law once it reaches his desk.
Several bills have been filed relating to the grand jury process, none of which have gained any traction in the Legislature.
Texas recognizes same-sex marriage by order of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the state’s marriage amendment remains on the books.
Williamson County says Paxton exceeded his authority and contradicted state law in allowing public inspection of ballots and other election records.
Commercial casinos are banned in Texas, but a political action committee funded by a Las Vegas corporation hopes to change that.
Democrats have called for additional restrictions on firearms after the shooting deaths of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, when Texans will vote on eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
The proposed map would create one new Republican district while eliminating most competitive seats based on recent voting patterns.
Perhaps the broadest law of its kind to pass the 87th legislature, Shaheen's bill applies to the state and all its local subdivisions.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
