Texas passes new veterinary bills into law
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Texas: The Issue Is - June 26, 2025 Podcast Edition
Join the Texas Trio for this week's podcast edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."
Join the Texas Trio for this week's podcast edition of "Texas: The Issue Is."
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Join FOX 26's Coco Dominguez and Anthony Antoine with the latest Texas news, live and Texas based.
Join FOX 26's Coco Dominguez and Anthony Antoine with the latest Texas news, live and Texas based.
Arkansas THC ban cited in Gov. Abbott’s SB 3 veto proclamation upheld by federal court
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
The bill, which had sat dormant in the midst of legal struggles since being signed over two years ago, will now be allowed to take effect in Arkansas.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Veto of Texas THC ban makes medical marijuana expansion ‘worthless’
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
Abbott signed House Bill 46 on Friday, expanding the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), which Patrick says Sunday’s veto has essentially crippled.
What does veto mean?
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
The veto power is the constitutional power of the governor to reject a bill approved by the Texas Legislature, preventing it from becoming law. Veto means “I forbid" in Latin.
Texas THC ban: Gov. Abbott vetoes SB 3, places it on special session agenda
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has officially vetoed Senate Bill 3 and instead has placed it on the agenda for a special session to start next month. SB 3 is one of multiple initial agenda items.
Abortion, religion in schools and THC - Hundreds of new Texas laws explained
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Governor Greg Abbott signed over 600 bills into law this session, enacting significant legislative changes across education (including religion and cell phone use in schools), abortion access, foreign land ownership, border security, and various crime and law enforcement measures, with one notable bill regarding a THC ban still awaiting his decision.
Texas Republicans want closed primaries. How would that work?
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
Last week, the Texas Republican Party met for its State Republican Executive Committee meeting where they took steps to try and block their primary elections from “outside interference."
ERCOT CEO on summer preps, artificial intelligence stressing grid | Texas: The Issue Is
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
The head of ERCOT says the grid will have enough power supply to meet demand this summer. The outlook comes after a gloomy report in February that warned of a fast-approaching power shortage.
Ten Commandments in classrooms among 334 laws signed by Gov. Abbott on Saturday
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
On Friday, an identical bill passed in Louisiana’s 2024 legislative session was found by a court to be unconstitutional.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock appointed Chief Clerk, will be acting comptroller starting July 1
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
Former state senator Kelly Hancock is now Chief Clerk of the Texas Comptroller's office, and in less than two weeks, will be acting comptroller following Glenn Hegar's exit.
AG Paxton threatens suit against Austin over 'anti-gun' bank contract
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
According to the state official, the city is violating the law by engaging with a company that discriminates against the firearms industry.
Ken Paxton's felony case dismissed after completing pretrial diversion program
Attorney General Ken Paxton's felony securities fraud case has been dropped after he completed the conditions of a pretrial diversion program, his attorney said.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's felony securities fraud case has been dropped after he completed the conditions of a pretrial diversion program, his attorney said.
Texas THC ban, school funding bills have legislators split | Texas: The Issue Is
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
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."