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...
Texas House Rejects Bail Amendment SJR 87 After Verification Vote
Senate Joint Resolution 87 (SJR 87) dies in Texas House, according to Quorum Report. As deadline...
House Passes Film Incentives, But With a 40% Cut
The Texas House on Monday passed a much-discussed film industry incentive bill with a 40% cut from...
House Passes Ten Commandments Mandate
Texas House Republicans on Sunday passed a bill that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments...
Texas Lawmakers Advance Bill Granting Immunity for ‘Less Lethal’ Police Violence
The Texas Civil Rights Project sharply criticized the Texas Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 2570, a controversial...
