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.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes media in push for THC ban
As the Texas THC ban bill heads to Gov. Abbott's desk, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a public tongue-lashing to the Texas media which he claims has failed to adequately report the hazards associated with potent synthetic marijuana products.
As the Texas THC ban bill heads to Gov. Abbott's desk, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a public tongue-lashing to the Texas media which he claims has failed to adequately report the hazards associated with potent synthetic marijuana products.
Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
'I'm coming for the pimps': Texas lawmakers take aim at human trafficking profits
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.
Texas voters to decide on constitutional amendment clarifying that only U.S. citizens can vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation on Monday that he says makes it “crystal clear" that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Texas. Texas voters will decide on the issue in November.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Texas bail reform package: Reps discuss key changes | Texas: The Issue Is
A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.
A landmark bail reform plan is headed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for approval. Hear about the package from the lawmakers who helped pass it.
Texas reps rally against Senate amendment pruning medical marijuana expansion
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.
An amendment passed by the Texas Senate to a bill defining medical marijuana use in the state greatly reduces applicable patients compared to the version passed by the House.