Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue is:

The American Business Immigration Coalition is calling for the Trump administration to expand the work permit program for immigrants, believing it will stabilize a labor shortage in the food services industry from the farm to the tabletop.

Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law

Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.

Texas Senate sends redrawn congressional maps to Gov. Abbott's desk

The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.

Texas Senate redistricting debate intensifies; Houston senator plans to filibuster vote

The fight over congressional redistricting is heating up in the Texas Senate, where lawmakers are expected to vote on a new GOP map, the final step before it reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

Texas bathroom bill sparks heated testimony in House committee

Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.

Chip Roy: Texas 'under assault,' needs a new Attorney General

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.

Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map

The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.

Texas House Democrats 'rip the slip' in solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier

Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on the controversial Texas congressional redistricting maps.

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers

Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.

Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts

Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.

Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.

What happens during the second special session? | Texas: The Issue is

In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.