Religious Bill Stalled: Texas House Rejects Ten Commandments Proposal
In a late-night blow to proponents of promoting the Christian faith in Texas public schools, the Texas House failed to advance a bill that...
Bill To Create Texas Bitcoin Reserve Filed Despite Risks
State Senator Charles Schwertner (R-Bryan) has filed a bill with the Texas Legislature to enable the state to buy a strategic reserve of the...
Key Texas Bills Advance Amid Debate on Wildfires, Taxes, Religion, and Gender Identity
As the 2025 legislative session gains momentum, the Texas Legislature has moved forward with several high-profile bills...
Analysis: Do as they say, not as they do
The Texas Legislature did a lot in the 86th regular session, especially if you judge by their spending.
It’s amazing what lawmakers can do when...
Texas plumbing board and laws abolished after legislative strife
The state agency that regulates Texas plumbers is set to begin a “wind down” period and is scheduled to be abolished in 2020 after...
Gov. Abbott Tests Negative for COVID-19 After White House Visit
Gov. Greg Abbott revealed in an interview with a Wichita Falls TV station on Tuesday that he tested negative for COVID-19 after his visit...
Gov. Greg Abbott tells supporters he’s considering placing law enforcement for central Austin under...
In his latest move in a political fight against Austin over police funding, Gov. Greg Abbott says he is considering a proposal to put...
Freedom Caucus Asks for Public’s Input on Budget Cuts
The Texas House Freedom Caucus is calling on Texans to be on the lookout for wasteful spending of their tax dollars via the state...
Abbott’s Crusade Against Rural Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott has been putting political pressure on Republicans who are not pro-voucher. He especially has his eye on legislators from rural districts...
Texans to Receive Additional SNAP Benefits for October
Nearly a million Texas households that rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families will receive additional benefits on their Lone Star Card by...
