At Capitol, Abbott Declares 89th Legislative Session a Turning Point for Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling the 89th legislative session the most consequential of his tenure, a...

​​Trump Team Pushing Texas to Redistrict to Stem Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump’s team of advisors is reportedly urging Texas Republican leaders to consider redrawing the state’s...

Texas Lawmakers Just Shook Up Small Business Rules — What You Need to Know

The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concluded on June 2, following 140 days of activity that brought key...

Abbott Signs Teacher Pay Bill Into Law

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening signed into law a bipartisan bill that will infuse an extra...

With Deadline Looming, Abbott Under Pressure to Veto THC Ban

After the Legislature this session passed a ban on consumable tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, veterans and cannabis industry...

Mayor Backs Rollback of Pension Reforms; Experts Cite Fiscal Risks

Mayor John Whitmire has sparked concern among experts because of his support for bills that roll back...

Before Sine Die, A Busy Weekend for Texas Lawmakers

Though the last day of the legislative session on Monday was a mostly ceremonial affair, Saturday and...

Texas Lawmakers Conclude Session with $338B Budget, Bail Reform Stall, and Hemp Ban Debate

The 140th day of the Texas legislative session concluded this Monday as 181 lawmakers, along with hundreds...

Lawmakers Approve Judicial Pay Raises in Last-Minute Vote

On the last day of the legislative session, the Texas House approved a revised version of a...

Bill to Replace STAAR Dies After Deadline Lapses

A long-promised bill to overhaul the state’s standardized testing system failed over the weekend, just before the...
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