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...
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...
