Legislature Advances Bill to Shift Oversight of Alamo; Critics Urge Delay Until 2027

The Texas Legislature is moving forward with Senate Bill 3059, a measure that would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the Texas General Land Office...

Republican Bills Targeting Local Transit Projects Die

A set of bills that would have stymied local government road and transit plans are likely dead...

Conference Committee Unveils Negotiated Budget

Texas lawmakers on Thursday unveiled the final negotiated version of the state budget for the next two...

Texas Lawmakers Approve Major Property Tax Cuts, Sending Proposal to Voters

A sweeping package aimed at reducing property taxes for Texas homeowners is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk — and to voters in November...

Slew of Conservative Bills Die Over Patrick Blunder

A late-night blunder by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday allowed Senate Democrats to kill a host...

Spring Forward Forever? Texas Passes Daylight Saving Time Bill

The long-standing debate over daylight saving time in Texas may soon reach a turning point, thanks to House Bill 1393, also known as the...

New Texas Bill Would Deputize Sheriffs for ICE, Spark Civil Rights Risks

The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) has issued a strong condemnation of the Texas House of Representatives...

Local Gun Buyback Ban Heads to Abbott’s Desk

The Texas Senate early on Wednesday morning passed a bill prohibiting cities and counties from organizing voluntary...

Final Week of Texas Legislative Session: Key Texas Bills Blocked, Approved, or Revived

As the Texas Legislature begins its final stretch ahead of adjournment on June 2, the House chamber...

Google and Apple Clash with Texas Over Child Safety Rules

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a new online safety law (SB 2420) aimed at protecting minors...
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