Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer

The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson testify in support of Texas film incentives bill

Actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson testified before the Senate Finance Committee in support of legislation to beef up an incentive plan for the entertainment industry.

Candidates frustrated with Gov. Greg Abbott as TX-18 election date still hasn't been set

Governor Greg Abbott must schedule the special election to replace late Rep. Sylvester Turner, but with a narrow Republican margin in Congress, some are accusing the governor of intentionally dragging out the process to fill the seat in the heavily Democratic 18th District.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett facing censure for comments against Gov. Abbott

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is facing potential censure by House colleagues for a controversial comment aimed at Governor Greg Abbott.

What does it mean to be censured?

Texas Congressman Randy Weber says he plans to file a censure resolution against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) after she called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott “Hot Wheels" at an event over the weekend.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.