Democratic lawmakers say that the Texas constitution requires the legislature to wait until 2023 to draw new maps.
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.
Though Texas follows several other states in passing a law to ban abortions after a pulse is detected, the "Texas Heartbeat Act" is unique.
The proposed ban by Sen. Bob Hall would target doctors, not parents. Looming deadlines may kill it in a week.
While other bills would apply to all religious activity, this proposed amendment would only apply to religious services.
“These individuals still can compete, and they can do it under their biological sex,” Perry said before the Senate took a final vote.
A constitutional amendment to reform the Texas Disaster Act to require more legislative oversight was passed by the Senate in a 30 to 1 vote.
A Senate committee hearing on election integrity bills was delayed after several Democrats demanded a special notice under the chamber’s procedural rules.
The Texas Senate expedited legislation ordering the Public Utility Commission to reprice wholesale electricity transactions made during the winter storm blackouts.
Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
Some bills approach gendered wording head-on. Others propose small, marginal edits to make the law gender-neutral.
The measure would also let insurance companies cover non-emergency abortions under their regular plans, which have been banned since 2017.
Without getting too deep into the weeds, here’s a look at the marijuana-related legislation proposed for the upcoming session in Texas so far.
With Rodriguez's exit, Sarah Eckhardt has secured the Senate District 14 seat, replacing former Sen. Kirk Watson. Eckhardt will finish the term and must run for re-election in 2022.
In the Austin-dominated senate district, Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt are headed to a runoff to replace former Sen. Kirk Watson.
This week — a look at new developments in the race to replace Sen. Kirk Watson in Senate District 14.
This week — the Senate District 14 field is set, new endorsements are issued, and Governor Abbott releases an ad touting his coronavirus response.
The new facial covering requirement, from which the homeless are currently exempted, extends through May 8.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
