Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, and cookies
Texas bill would ban phones from classrooms | Texas: The Issue Is
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
The bill would require classrooms to designate a secure, out-of-sight area to keep phones during instructional times.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial cost taxpayers $5.1M, state audit finds
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
A state audit of the Ken Paxton impeachment trial shows 86% of expenses in the trial came from contracted services such as attorneys and investigators.
Texas Senate passes bill to require Ten Commandments in public schools
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
The Texas Senate passed a new bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC products
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
On Wednesday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban THC products from being sold in the state. The bill now moves to the Texas House.
Texas Senate passes bill to allow prayer in schools
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
A bill that would allow schools to set aside time for prayer cruised through the Texas Senate on Tuesday.
Bill to allow death penalty for murders involving children aged 10-15 moves to Senate floor
A new bill calls to expand punishment for those convicted of murdering a child 15 years old or younger to include the death penalty.
A new bill calls to expand punishment for those convicted of murdering a child 15 years old or younger to include the death penalty.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas bill targets 'furries,' banning non-human behavior in schools
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
A new Texas bill, known as the FURRIES Act, would ban non-human behaviors in public schools, including the use of litter boxes and wearing animal accessories.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee files to run for Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has officially filed to run for the late Congressman Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress.
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has officially filed to run for the late Congressman Sylvester Turner's seat in Congress.
School choice coming to Texas? | Texas: The Issue Is
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
School choice legislation could pass the Texas House soon. FOX's Rudy Koski sat down with a school choice advocate to discuss the specifics of the bill.
Proposed Texas voucher would fully-fund tuition for most private, Catholic schools
Leaders with Texas private and parochial schools say proposed "education savings account" stipends of $10,000 would cover the annual tuition cost at most private schools.
Leaders with Texas private and parochial schools say proposed "education savings account" stipends of $10,000 would cover the annual tuition cost at most private schools.
Texas school choice bill: House committee debates HB3
The battle over school choice in Texas moves to the House on Tuesday morning.
The battle over school choice in Texas moves to the House on Tuesday morning.
THC ban coming to Texas? Sid Miller on new bill
Is Texas going to ban all THC in the state? Texas agriculture commissioner Sid Miller talks about the bill meant to close a loophole and the future of marijuana in the state. Then, Ted Cruz talks about his anti-revenge porn bill, artificial intelligence and a number of recent flight disasters.
Is Texas going to ban all THC in the state? Texas agriculture commissioner Sid Miller talks about the bill meant to close a loophole and the future of marijuana in the state. Then, Ted Cruz talks about his anti-revenge porn bill, artificial intelligence and a number of recent flight disasters.
Kyle Rittenhouse testifies at Texas Capitol in support of anti-red flag bill
Kyle Rittenhouse is calling on Texas lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 1362, or the Anti-Red Flag Act.
Kyle Rittenhouse is calling on Texas lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 1362, or the Anti-Red Flag Act.
THC ban coming to Texas? Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller weighs in | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shared his thoughts on a Senate bill that would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state and his vision for the future of medical marijuana.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller shared his thoughts on a Senate bill that would ban all forms of non-medical THC in the state and his vision for the future of medical marijuana.
Ted Cruz on air traffic safety, AI, bill to fight revenge porn
Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.
Senator Ted Cruz talks about concerns for travelers after several recent aviation incidents, artificial intelligence and his anti-revenge porn 'Take It Down' Act.
Texas bill would allow voters to decide future of Daylight Saving Time
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Sen. Bettencourt (R-Houston) filed Senate Bill 2029 and Senate Joint Resolution 67 which, if passed, would put the time change on the ballot for Texas voters in this November's election.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims Texas House spent $4.4M on Paxton impeachment
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said records turned over by the Texas House show the chamber spent more than $4 million during the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas bill would allow pharmacists to refuse to give out Plan B, abortion-inducing drugs
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.
Senate Bill 1985 would give pharmacists the authority to refuse to dispense emergency contraceptives or drugs that induce abortions.