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As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.
Texas bill allocates $13M for animal spay and neutering services
Texas lawmakers passed a budget that sets aside $13 million for stray animal spaying and neutering services in order to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
Texas Governor Greg. Abbott signs bail reform package
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Texas 89th legislative session comes to an end
Late Monday evening, the 89th Texas legislature officially came to an end in Austin.
Texas THC Ban on Abbott's desk as veto pressure mounts
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Governor Greg Abbott to sign or veto Texas THC ban bill
As the Texas legislative session concludes, Governor Abbott faces a decision on a bill banning recreational THC, drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Bill passes to legalize school payments to Texas student athletes
A bill that opens the door for universities in Texas to pay college athletes is headed to the governor’s desk. For decades, the NCAA has forbidden schools from paying athletes directly. But that firewall appears to be crumbling.
Texas homeowners battle rising insurance rates, lawmakers offer no help
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and rates are increasing by double digits year over year. And there’s not much relief in sight from the Texas Legislature.
Veterans lobby Governor Abbott on THC Ban as SB3 awaits signature
Governor Greg Abbott is currently deciding whether to sign or veto Senate Bill 3, a ban on THC products, while facing pressure from veterans who advocate for the products' medical benefits and support from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick who champions the ban for public safety.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
Grapevine Lake crash: Gov. Abbott to suspects 'Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty'
Gov. Greg Abbott commented "Welcome to Texas. Here's your Death Penalty" after the arrest of two suspects in a deadly jet ski crash on Grapevine Lake.
Texas lawmakers pass bill banning gun buyback programs
A bill preventing cities from hosting gun buyback programs is heading to the governor’s desk. Supporters called the programs a waste of taxpayer money, while opponents called the bill government overreach.
Texas bans nondisclosure agreements in sex abuse cases
Senate Bill 835, nicknamed “Trey's Law," bans NDAs in civil cases that prevent a person who was sexually abused from speaking out about the abuse.
Texas House approves $1.5 billion plan to attract movie and TV production
Texas wants Hollywood back... Lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion film incentive plan to boost the media production business in Texas.
Texas House passes bill to legalize short-barrel firearms
"Sawed-off" shotguns may soon be legal in Texas after the House passed a bill that expands the types of firearms legally allowed in the state.
Texas THC ban: SB3 sent to Gov. Abbott for approval
A bill banning THC products in the state of Texas is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk.
Ten Commandments could be in Texas public school classrooms as bill nears passage
If enacted, the bill mandates a specific size and legibility for the display and allows schools to accept donations for the posters.
Texas lawmakers approve permanent daylight saving time, but the legislative fight isn't over
Texas lawmakers approved a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, creating "Texas Time." There is another hurdle before you can stop changing your clocks.
Texas senate begins debating school funding legislation
The Texas House and Senate have agreed on a bill to increase public school funding. The revised House Bill 2 would inject $8.5 billion into the public education system over the next two years. The bill includes $4.2 billion in teacher and staff pay increases.
Texas senate nears vote on school funding bill
The senate is set to take up the public school funding bill soon. It would put nearly $9 billion towards public schools.