Texas Legislature

Senator Bryan Hughes Seeks Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

Texas Senate Bill 16 aims to require proof of citizenship for individuals registering to vote in state and local elections.…

4 days ago

Governor Abbott Announces $239 Million Grant for Mental Health

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is awarding $239 million in construction…

5 days ago

Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban THC Products

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban the sale of any product containing THC, the psychoactive compound found…

5 days ago

Senator Nathan Johnson Files Bills to Combat Online Bot Deception

Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has filed two significant bills aimed at addressing the growing problem of online deception…

5 days ago

Texas Senate Seeks to Bring Religion Back to Public Schools

The Texas Senate has approved two bills that would allow religious activities in public schools, with both measures following recent…

6 days ago

Senate Bill Seeks Maximum Penalty for Those Who Murder Children Aged 10-15

Senator Paul Bettencourt (R) successfully passed Senate Bill 990 through the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, led by Chairman, Senator…

6 days ago

Governor Greg Abbott Emphasizing Need for Border Security

Governor Greg Abbott (R) addressed the ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, emphasizing…

7 days ago

Texas Positions Itself as a Major Rival to Wall Street

Texas is quickly establishing itself as a serious competitor to Wall Street, with Governor Greg Abbott (R) highlighting the state's…

7 days ago

Senate Bill 8 Seeks Stronger Local-Federal Cooperation in Immigration Enforcement

Sheriffs in large counties will be required to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce…

1 week ago

Texas Business Groups Applaud Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Focus on Legal Reforms

Several key Texas business organizations, including Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA), and the Texas Food…

1 week ago