“If churches are considered non-essential in our state, people will starve to death spiritually,” said Pastor Jorge Tovar.
The Homeland Security Committee heard testimony from hundreds of witnesses on several constitutional carry bills late into the night, finally gaveling out at 5:39 a.m. on Friday morning.
This week — a look at Texas politics this week as committee hearings rapidly heated up.
This week — here's a look at some early policy reactions from legislators during the week of Texas weather that could've frozen Hell.
Though the Freedom Caucus' roster has changed since its inception in 2017, the group enters another legislative session with its founding goal in mind.
After a day filled with amendments and debate, the Texas House sets its rules before adjourning for two weeks.
The ability of the Texas Republican Party to pass its legislative priorities during the upcoming session may hinge on who oversees the committees through which they must pass.
This week — a pro-choice group endorses Republican Sarah Davis, a GOP PAC prepares to defend the Texas House, and new ads hit the airwaves.
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy restricted the use of hydroxychloroquine early in the pandemic, claiming it was to ensure enough was available to those who needed it.
This week — the George Floyd Act is introduced, a senator tests positive for COVID-19, and Texas Democrats opine a lack of representation at their national convention.
The North Texas Republican is back home recovering from serious symptoms after contracting COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago.
Governor Abbott affirmed earlier this week that localities may institute mask requirements for businesses with fines attached up to $1,000.
Republican lawmakers have begun to call on Governor Greg Abbott to end the state's $295 million contract to conduct coronavirus contact tracing.
This week — A look at the letters legislators are writing during the coronavirus pandemic, and the issues they're focusing on.
Polling shows voters are divided on the question of opening back up Texas' economy — with 50 percent of Republicans and 13 percent of Democrats favoring a reopening.
This week — Texas Republicans postpone their state convention, the Freedom Caucus calls on the comptroller, and a state senate race continues to solidify.
Justice Sandee B. Marion denied a temporary injunction filed on behalf of the Lewis family, effectively allowing Cook Children's to end treatment in accordance with the Texas 10-Day Rule.
On Thursday, Justice Sandee Marion issued an extension until January 2 for Tinslee Lewis while she decides whether or not to grant the family's request for a temporary injunction.
On Wednesday, a judge granted a motion filed by Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth to recuse Tarrant County Judge Alex Kim from presiding over the case of 10-month-old Tinslee Lewis.
A hearing for 9-month-old Tinslee Lewis originally scheduled for this Friday has been moved to December, giving the family more time to search for an alternate care provider.
