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.
Texas THC businesses worry as ban bill progresses
Texas' THC ban bill could soon head to Governor Abbott's desk and put an end to a multi-billion-dollar business in the Lone Star State.
Texas' THC ban bill could soon head to Governor Abbott's desk and put an end to a multi-billion-dollar business in the Lone Star State.
Texas abortion pill bill advances to House floor ahead of deadline
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas lawmakers are working to close a loophole allowing women to gain access to abortion medication from outside the state.
Texas House, Senate reach agreement on $8.5B school funding bill
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
The House and Senate have been at odds over their differing versions of the bill, which amounts to the largest single increase in public education funding in state history.
Texas: The Issue Is Podcast - May 21, 2025
On this edition, the Texas Trio talks with about energy with an expert on renewable energy, Senator John Cornyn talks about death penalty for immigrants, and much more.
On this edition, the Texas Trio talks with about energy with an expert on renewable energy, Senator John Cornyn talks about death penalty for immigrants, and much more.
'Life of the Mother Act' gets initial approval from Texas House
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
The changes do not expand abortion access in Texas and the bill does not list specific medical conditions that would count as an exemption. It does not include exceptions for cases of incest or rape.
Texas House advances larger tax breaks for homeowners
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
The bills increase the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and increases a second exemption for older homeowners and those with disabilities from $10,000 to $60,000.
Energy expert raises concerns about bills' impact on solar, wind industry | Texas: The Issue Is
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates.
Bills moving through the Texas Legislature could pull the plug on existing and future renewable energy projects, according to some advocates.
Texas Senate approves legislation to shut down Texas Lottery Commission
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
The Texas Senate has approved legislation that would shut down the Texas Lottery Commission.
Texas Senate committee debates nearly $8B public school funding bill
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
A Texas Senate committee will take up the largest public school funding bill in state history on Thursday.
Fentanyl Child Endangerment Act heads to Gov. Abbott's desk
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
The bill would charge those allowing a child, the elderly or disabled persons to be exposed to fentanyl to be charged with a felony.
Texas Lottery's future may come down to new Senate bill
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
The bill filed by Sen. Bob Hall is the latest in a series of bills that limit who can purchase tickets and who oversees the Texas Lottery.
Texas medical marijuana: House passes bill to expand Compassionate-Use Program
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
House Bill 46 would allow Texas veterans and expand medical conditions that qualify for the Texas' medical marijuana program.
Texas lawmakers give initial approval to abolish STAAR test
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Texas lawmakers have given initial approval to a bill that would abolish the STAAR test.
Crenshaw: Mexico wants to team up to take down cartels
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Mexico's new administration is looking to form a new partnership with the United States to take on the cartels. Could it actually happen? Then, could Texas expand its Compassionate Use program for medical marijuana?