Texas Governor says deal on school choice coming together
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his claim that a deal is in the works to bring "school choice" to the Lone Star State.
Texas lawmakers return to legislature for third time to discuss school vouchers
This marks the third time Governor Abbott has tried to implement the program known as education savings accounts. The proposal would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private schools.
Ken Paxton's 'secret' investigation dominates day 6 of impeachment trial
It was the sixth day of testimony in the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with the senate jury focused on clandestine investigation which prosecutors call an "abuse of power".
774 Texas laws going into effect on Sept. 1, here's a few; some bills blocked
Here are a some of the 774 bills going into effect on Sept. 1 after being passed by the Texas Legislature.
774 new Texas laws go into effect
Nearly 800 new Texas laws go into effect on today, Sept. 1. They range from requiring armed guards on every school campus to banning surgery for transgender children. FOX 26's Shelby Rose breaks down a few more.
List of 76 Texas bills vetoed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023
In just the past week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed more than 70 bills sent to his desk by Texas lawmakers. Here's a look at those bills.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs 'Death Star Bill' allowing state to overrule local governments
Governor Greg Abbott signs House Bill 2127, known as the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act empowering the state to override local governments.
Texas: The Issue Is - The great property tax debate
The political drama surrounding property tax cuts has intensified after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick challenged Gov. Greg Abbott to a debate.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Friday a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Dan Patrick 'fed up' after end of Texas Legislative session, what he’s hoping for special session
The blame game is underway in Austin after five months of lawmaking ended in what some are calling, a "legislative trainwreck."
Last day of Texas legislative session; special session likely
Monday is the last day of the Texas legislative session, but a special session is likely after Governor Greg Abbott’s top priority of school choice failed to pass.
Major issues remain unresolved as Texas legislative session winds down
Still on the table are the power grid, property tax relief, school funding, and the budget. With all that "heavy lifting" still to do a great deal of lesser legislation has been left to die.
Title 42: Congressman Dan Crenshaw frustrated after policy expired
Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw said the issue of Title 42 goes beyond the policy being lifted and is frustrated with the Biden Administration and Democrats in the House.
Texas legislature: CROWN Act, bill aiming to ban puberty blockers for trans youth pass in House
On Friday, Texas lawmakers passed two bills the Crown Act and Senate Bill 14. The CROWN Act aims to ban race-based hair discrimination and Senate Bill 14 would ban transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy.
Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids
The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.
Texas Senate approves bill allowing for new election if ballot shortages occur in Harris Co.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1993, which allows the state to call a new election if two percent or more of the total precincts run out of usable ballots during voting hours in Harris County. The bill, which is exclusive to the state's most populous county, aims to provide a remedy for systemic ballot paper denial that caused significant problems during the midterm election in Harris County.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
Texas teachers speak out to lawmakers during Legislative Session
Texas teachers let their voices be heard Wednesday at the State Capitol, where lawmakers are working on ways to reverse an exodus of instructors from the classroom.
Caseworkers hampered by ’90s-era foster care software that the state hasn’t replaced
Caseworkers and foster care providers often get incomplete and inaccurate information about foster kids in their care because of the state child welfare agency’s archaic technology system.
UH Hobby School survey on Texans' opinions on abortion, gun safety, immigration, voting reform
The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston has released a new survey examining Texans opinions on abortion, gun safety, immigration and election reform.