House unveils bill giving state authority to “repel” and return migrants crossing from Mexico
House Bill 20 by state Rep. Matt Schaefer, R-Tyler, would test the boundaries of the state’s ability to enforce immigration law.
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Texas lawmaker introduces bill to reopen closed state park
State Sen. Charles Schwertner filed SB 1656 in hopes of saving Fairfield Lake State Park, which closed so developers can build multimillion-dollar homes.
One Vandoliers member's idea to protest Tennessee's anti-drag law quickly turned into a viral sensation — and a $2K donation for LGBTQ+ organizations in...
Exclusive: Former Texas CPS employees say nearly 70 ‘children without placement’ are being housed in motel rooms paid for by state
The Department of Family and Protective Services estimates it needs $45M over 2 years to improve the situation -- but bills to fund those...
In 2021, the Texas Senate declined to consider a bill extending the program, which discounted local property taxes to lure big companies to the...
Texas legislators are considering increasing the Department of Family and Protective Services’ budget.
A ban on voting sites on college campuses? A Gen Z voter group has lawsuit set, is ready for fight with Texas Republicans over proposal
“This bill is not about where Texans are voting — it’s about which Texans are voting,” said Santiago Mayer, executive director and founder for...
Texas House Speaker forms committee to consider gun-related legislature
“The Texas House intends to do everything in our power to keep children and classrooms in our state safe,” Speaker Dade Phelan said in...
NASA ending its space shuttle program after the Columbia explosion led to a Texas-based rise of private space travel and tourism.
All of the victims are MSU students, police confirmed. The five students in the hospital remain in critical condition.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right
School book bans and restrictions to rights for transgender people are part of Dan Partick's focus for his priority bill list.
Following a federal lawsuit filed against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in 2011, regular reports are required from outside monitors.
Fort Worth State Rep. Craig Goldman says property tax reduction may not be sustainable without changing the appraisal process.
Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters about several legislative issues that will be decided...
On the latest episode of Y'all-itics, Patrick also discusses his priorities for the upcoming Texas legislative session.
Texas representative files bills to regulate corporate homebuyers
Rep. Gina Hinojosa filed two bills she says would help "level the playing field" for Texans looking to buy a home.
After Uvalde shooting, Texas senators recommend better mental health care access and school security
After Uvalde shooting, Texas senators recommend better mental health care access and school security
The committee urged lawmakers to pay special attention to rural areas. But its lone proposal on guns would not have made a difference in...
TDCJ found a dozen officers, two sergeants, a captain, a lieutenant and a major at the Hughes Unit all failed to ensure Lopez was...
Texas state representative files bill to ban minors from social media
Patterson compared social media use now to minors smoking prior to the Surgeon General report on smoking in 1964.
UVA honors 3 shooting victims with posthumous degrees
The men were shot and killed by a single gunman near a charter bus parked on the Grounds November 13.
Missing man last seen driving in Dallas, police say