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.
Texas House passes bill to replace STAAR exam with new testing system
The Texas House passed a bill 143–1 to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with shorter tests throughout the year. The proposal now heads to the Senate.
Bond reform: Victim advocates celebrate compromise on Texas constitutional amendment
Victim advocates at the center of the fight for tougher bail restrictions are cautiously celebrating a compromise measure poised to pass the House with the 100 votes necessary to place it before voters on the statewide ballot.
Texas bill increasing punishments for abortion pill distribution sparks Senate debate
A bill that recently passed through the Texas Senate, which could be considered a statewide ban on abortion pills, sparked a constitutionality debate on the Senate floor Monday.
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
162 murdered by offenders out on bond in Harris County since 2021, state senator says
Texas Senator Joan Huffman says she is battling to change the Texas Constitution and give judges clear authority to keep those who pose a clear and credible risk behind bars.
Here's the status of property tax relief in Texas
If you haven’t received your property tax notice, you will soon. County appraisal districts are in the process of mailing them out. At the same time, state lawmakers are working to provide some relief.
Texas City man charged with possession of child pornography
Texas City police arrested 35-year-old Bryan Walker and charged him with possession of child pornography.
Texas House to vote on school choice plan, $7.7B increase in school funding
In the Texas House, lawmakers plan to discuss bills focused on public school funding and if the state should use tax dollars to fund private school tuition.
House approves $337B state budget
The approved budget includes money for Education Savings Accounts, border security and property tax relief, while cutting funding for the Texas Lottery.
Texas bill would allow child support to begin from conception
Fathers could be ordered to pay retroactive child support from the moment of conception under a bill that passed the Texas Senate this week.
Texas House advances bill to protect abuse victims from NDAs
Texas lawmakers unanimously voted to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, to silence sexual abuse victims.
Texas THC ban: Lawmakers debate legislation against hemp, THC products
The Texas legislature is taking a look at two separate bills that could cause changes to the hemp and low-dose THC industry in Texas, a multi-billion-dollar industry.
Texas Senate passes bill to ban soda, chips, and candy for food stamps
The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban food stamp recipients from buying things like soda, chips and candy.
Texas Senate passes bill allowing teacher prayer
The Texas Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers to pray while on duty. While proponents argue that the bill clarifies existing rights, opponents fear it could lead to students being forced to pray.
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