Texas bill banning phones in schools sent to Gov. Abbott for approval

A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.

Elon Musk gets White House send-off from President Trump

Elon Musk made his White House departure official, but both President Trump and Musk say he’ll continue “helping all the way."

Texas Senate leaders celebrate passage of homestead exemption increases

Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.

HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses

The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes media in push for THC ban

As the Texas THC ban bill heads to Gov. Abbott's desk, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick delivered a public tongue-lashing to the Texas media which he claims has failed to adequately report the hazards associated with potent synthetic marijuana products.

Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.

Elon Musk ‘disappointed’ in Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’

Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Here’s what Musk is saying.

'I'm coming for the pimps': Texas lawmakers take aim at human trafficking profits

The amendment dictates that any money recovered during a trafficking investigation would be put in the county's general fund to be used to combat future human trafficking.

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.