In the latest development of rapid legal exchanges, an executive order once again goes into effect requiring the postponement of abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
An Austin-based federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that will allow abortions to continue in the state, after an executive order from the governor postponed all non-essential surgical procedures.
Abortion providers in the state of Texas have filed a complaint against Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Paxton over a temporary restriction on abortions in the midst of the coronavirus response.
According to Attorney General Ken Paxton, abortions are included in the list of non-essential surgeries that will need to be postponed under Governor Abbott's new executive order.
After narrowly losing to Republican incumbent Morgan Meyer in 2018 by just over 200 votes, Joanna Cattanach secured the Democratic nomination to once again go head-to-head with Meyer.
After Republican incumbent Morgan Meyer narrowly held on to his seat in 2018, three Democratic candidates vie for the chance to flip the Dallas district blue in 2020.
Following his victory in Nevada, Bernie Sanders held a rally in Austin on Sunday where he promised to enact a litany of socialist policies while vowing to defeat President Trump in Texas.
The Republican primary race to challenge Rep. Colin Allred intensifies in Texas' 32nd Congressional District after the historically GOP district flipped Democrat in 2018.
Conservative powerhouse Club for Growth endorsed Rep. Kay Granger's (R-TX-12) primary challenger, Chris Putnam, as another PAC purchased an advertisement attacking the incumbent.
Abortion providers and affiliates such as Planned Parenthood will no longer be able to receive donations through the State Employee Charitable Campaign.
The small city of Westbrook passed an ordinance this week declaring itself a "sanctuary for the unborn" — a sign that the movement is gaining traction in new areas of Texas.
Shortly after two Northeast Texas towns passed ordinances outlawing abortion within city limits, the Austin City Council approved a budget amendment funding "logistics" for women seeking abortions.
In an attempt to circumvent a new state law banning local funding of abortion providers, Austin City Council members are attempting to fund groups that provide logistics for women seeking abortions.
The City of Waskom declared itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn" after the city council voted to outlaw abortion yesterday.
The 86th Legislature is officially over. For those wondering where prominent bills stand, here's a cheat sheet for the session.
Pro-choice activists rallied at the Texas capitol yesterday as pro-life legislation curbing abortion sweeps across the nation.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
