Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.
Jolanda Jones to run for Texas' 18th Congressional District
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones announces she is running for Texas' 18th Congressional District to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Texas: The Issue Is Podcast - June 4, 2025
Join the Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics on this issue of "Texas: The Issue Is" Podcast.
Join the Texas Trio as they discuss the latest in Texas politics on this issue of "Texas: The Issue Is" Podcast.
Protest over Houston's 2026 budget
Protesters made their voices heard at Thursday's Houston City Council meeting during discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. FOX's Jade Flury has the latest.
Protesters made their voices heard at Thursday's Houston City Council meeting during discussion of the proposed 2026 budget. FOX's Jade Flury has the latest.
Texas court sides with DOJ, prohibits in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
Some popular foods may soon require warning labels in Texas
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."
'Day of reckoning': Texas Gov. Abbott signs bail reform package in Houston
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Bill to replace Texas STAAR test fails
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.
Texas THC ban: Groups hold competing news conferences with bill awaiting Abbott approval
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.
Bill requiring sheriffs to work with ICE passes Texas legislature
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.
Lt. Gov. Patrick calls legislative session most productive ever for Republicans | Texas: The Issue Is
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.
Texas' $338 billion budget passes Senate, heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.
Texas THC ban: Advocates seeking SB 3 veto to hold Monday press conference in Austin
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.
Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.
Bill expanding Texas student discipline options awaits Gov. Abbott's signature
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."
Beto O'Rourke on Democrats' 2024 election losses in Texas: 'Our party was not listening'
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discussed the Democratic Party's future, ahead of his Humble town hall Thursday evening.
Texas legislative session | Texas: The Issue Is
In this episode of Texas: The Issue Is, the team takes a look at some of the big developments this legislative session.
In this episode of Texas: The Issue Is, the team takes a look at some of the big developments this legislative session.
Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.