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.
“I mean, this is not like we’re giving an antidepressant or an antipsychotic or a mood stabilizer," state Rep. Tom Oliverson said.
According to Speaker Phelan, the slate of bills is the first wave of this session's health care-related priority legislation.
With resolutions left pending, the Texas House Administration Committee will leave the lower chamber’s mask mandate in place for the time being.
Here is a detailed look at the pro-gun bills that members of the Texas House and Senate have filed so far this session.
In a new emergency request, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is asking a federal judge to facilitate the release of jail inmates due to COVID-19 concerns.
Here's a look at the battle between state and local officials over whether to release inmates from Harris County jails in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Here's a look at the battle between state and local officials over whether to release inmates from Harris County jails in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Republican state representatives Tom Oliverson and Valoree Swanson fielded questions on gun control and the Speaker controversy in Tomball last night.
For those trying to follow what's happened in the ongoing drama over an alleged quid pro quo offered to Empower Texans by Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
The lawsuit over the right to directly dispense aims to break down yet another government barrier between doctors and their patients.
The post-session study of where state house lawmakers fall on the ideological spectrum has been released by Rice University fellow Mark Jones.
