Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — OK’d by House
The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.
Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote
The House on Wednesday approved the ban, after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.
$12 billion added to congressional spending bill to reimburse states like Texas for border spending
The U.S. House is poised to vote on the massive budget reconciliation bill imminently which also includes preservation of 2017 tax cuts and changes to Medicaid and SNAP.
Water bills face deadline threat as Texas lawmakers negotiate spending priorities
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol.
Texas braces for an imminent screwworm infestation, a threat to the state’s cattle industry
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz hope to fund an operation to kill the parasitic fly before too much damage is done.
Texas House, Senate lawmakers on verge of reaching $8.5 billion school funding deal
The deal, confirmed by three lawmakers familiar with the discussions, appears to strike a face-saving compromise for both chambers over how to increase funds for the state’s public schools.
Major energy consumers will face new limits if Texas House approves proposal
The legislation would give ERCOT the ability to turn off power to major consumers in an emergency.
In El Paso, measles is infecting more adults than children
Adults who are unsure whether they’re vaccinated can get additional shots, health experts say.
Federal trial opens to determine whether Texas discriminated in redrawn redistricting maps
The trial in El Paso will hear a challenge over the redistricting maps drawn by the Legislature that are based on the 2020 census.
Proposal to clarify when Texas doctors can perform life-saving abortions faces critical vote
The bill does not expand abortion access, but further explains when a doctor can intervene to save a pregnant patient’s life.