Texas A&M fires professor over LGBT course content, orders audit of all classes
After Texas A&M University leaders were stripped of administrative positions due to LGBT content in at least one course, a professor has been terminated. The board of regents has also called for an audit on all courses across the school system.
Texas A&M admins demoted over LGBT courses; lawmakers call for terminations
"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.
James Talarico announces U.S. Senate campaign for Cornyn seat
Texas State Representative James Talarico will be entering the U.S. Senate race and try to flip the seat currently held by Sen. John Cornyn.
Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions
The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico to join US Senate race: Reports
The Austin representative has seen online fame in the recent legislative session for his composed delivery of sharp retorts, and mix of progressive policy and traditional Christian values.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
State Sen. Brandon Creighton named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor
The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.
Abbott enforcing English language requirements for all commercial drivers in Texas
DPS has also been ordered to stop issuing new intrastate commercial licenses to drivers who cannot communicate in English.
Most Texas THC products remain legal after GOP leaders fail to break legislative impasse
Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.
Texas Special Session may end early; these big bills are being pushed through
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
New Texas bill makes it illegal to sell, market THC vape pens
Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.
Texas: The Issue Is - August 31, 2025
On this edition of "Texas: The Issue Is," the Texas Trio have the latest Texas politics news from across the state.
Human trafficking becomes first-degree felony under new Texas law
Starting Monday, human trafficking will be classified as a first-degree felony in Texas, thanks to Senate Bill 1212, which was signed into law last week.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Texas House passes 'bathroom bill' aimed at trans people, now with quintupled penalties
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
Gov. Abbott signs 3 bills to protect Texans from foreign adversaries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Revamping work permit programs | Texas: The Issue is:
The American Business Immigration Coalition is calling for the Trump administration to expand the work permit program for immigrants, believing it will stabilize a labor shortage in the food services industry from the farm to the tabletop.
Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Texas Senate sends redrawn congressional maps to Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.