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.
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.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Hurricane Katrina fueled major reforms at FEMA. Now, its future is uncertain
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
Hurricane Katrina forced major changes in how the country responds to disasters. Now, those reforms are in jeopardy.
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.
The Texas House has passed a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
FULL VIDEO: Democrats debate: The 18th Congressional District
Some of the leading Democrats running for Houston's 18th Congressional District debated the issues important to the community. This debate is for the seat vacated earlier this year following the death of Sylvester Turner.
Some of the leading Democrats running for Houston's 18th Congressional District debated the issues important to the community. This debate is for the seat vacated earlier this year following the death of Sylvester Turner.
CDC faces leadership crisis as director ousted, senior officials resign
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
Dr. Susan Monarez, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been fired after less than one month in the job.
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.
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
DOGE officials copied millions of Social Security numbers, whistleblower says
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
A complaint filed by a whistleblower alleges that members of the Department of Government Efficiency copied the sensitive data of millions of Americans to an internal system.
Democrats flip Iowa Senate seat, break GOP's supermajority
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey won a race for the state Senate, flipping the district and breaking the Republican's supermajority.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texans against threats from hostile foreign adversaries.
Harris County leaders discuss budget deficit
Harris County leaders are grappling with a budget deficit, but they can't agree on how big that deficit actually is. On Tuesday, county leaders debated options for balancing the deficit.
Harris County leaders are grappling with a budget deficit, but they can't agree on how big that deficit actually is. On Tuesday, county leaders debated options for balancing the deficit.
How the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws
As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.
As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.