Texas Politics

As Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills passed by the Texas legislature, members from both parties talked about the session's big wins and losses.

The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.

Patrick called the influx of stores selling synthetic cannabis an "assault on Texas."

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on behalf of the DOJ, believes the Texas Dream Act treats some U.S. residents like “second-class citizens."

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.

The bill would require products that contain certain food additives to have a warning label that says those additives are “not recommended for human consumption by the appropriate authority in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom."

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.

A bill that would have banned children under 18 from using social media in Texas did not pass the state legislature.

Texas lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on a bill that would have replaced the STAAR test in the state.

With a bill to ban THC products in Texas awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature, both supporters and those who oppose the bill are looking to sway the governor.

In its original form, the bill would have applied only to counties with populations over 100,000. On May 24, the House passed an amended version in an 89-50 vote that would apply to all sheriffs in the state.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the 89th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature is on the verge of being the "best" and most productive ever for conservatives.

Property tax relief, public schools, and more: Here's how your tax dollars will be spent over the next two years.

Over 100,000 petition signatures and thousands of letters are expected to be delivered to Gov. Greg Abbott’s office in relation to their plea.

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.

County Judge Tim O’Hare isn’t trying to hide his motive for redistricting: To further increase conservative leadership in Tarrant County by decreasing the number of Democrats in the commissioners court.

A bill banning Texas students from using cell phones during the school day is headed to Governor Greg Abbott's desk for approval.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he plans to sign the bill into law once it reaches his desk, calling the proposal “common sense."