With the Senate’s budget coming in at $6 billion more than the House’s, a budget conference committee will likely be needed to resolve the differences.
New legislation would prohibit faculty from compelling students to adopt certain beliefs and clarify the purpose of public higher education in Texas.
Texas recognizes same-sex marriage by order of the U.S. Supreme Court. However, the state’s marriage amendment remains on the books.
Citing other professional projects, Hinojosa told local media that now is not a good time to mount a challenge to Mayor Eric Johnson.
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.
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced last year that she would not seek reelection after almost three decades in office.
In the coming weeks, the Facilities Commission is expected to finalize arrangements with the border wall program manager.
Under Article IV, Section 14 of the Texas Constitution, Gov. Greg Abbott has the authority to veto bills passed by the legislature.
At least one Democrat on the Texas House Elections Committee expressed disappointment that some of her colleagues were left out.
This week — Abbott's emergency items make progress, Dan Patrick draws a familiar challenger, and federal aid leaves a question mark over budget discussions.
The Texas Senate approved legislation to provide liability protections for businesses that operated in good faith during the COVID-19 pandemic.
