Here's a rundown of some of the bills filed on the first day of pre-filing for the 88th Legislative Session.
A federal judge allowed a lawsuit that seeks to exempt Texas-made firearms suppressors from federal registration requirements to move forward.
Even though Texas law already criminalizes abortion by any means, the two representatives say new law is needed to counter the White House.
While bills regarding UIL sports soaked up attention, bills that would have applied to NCAA sports died quietly. The reason remains unclear.
In accordance with HB 957, Paxton is seeking an injunction to stop the ATF from enforcing federal regulation on gun silencers made in Texas.
The state and the federal government now both have requirements that hospitals disclose their actual prices for patients.
The ATF warned Texas weapons dealers against pulling the trigger on the Texas-made suppressor bill, saying federal law still applies.
Some Democrats sided with Republicans on a limited number of issues, but election reform is a matter where they are standing their ground.
To skirt the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution, the bill would free suppressors made in Texas from federal regulation.
With a tiered system of penalties, lawmakers believe they can more consistently obtain compliance from hospitals in listing their prices.
Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress), a medical doctor, led the effort to end the requirement to wear masks in the chamber and committees.
A resolution from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opposes bans on sex-change procedures for children and efforts to prevent biological males from competing in girls’ sports.
