89th Texas Legislature

Texas lawmakers advanced a bill to change the language in the state's abortion laws in an effort to clarify when doctors are allowed to perform an abortion during a medical emergency. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Texas Senate on Tuesday, is the first time Republican lawmakers have sought to amend the state's ban since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

After several investigations and lawsuits, the Texas Lottery Commission has banned the purchase of lottery tickets by third parties.

Democrats had vowed to prevent the passage of any proposed constitutional amendments to try and force Republicans to amend the controversial school voucher bill. Republicans didn't give in.

The constant traffic jams on I-35 create problems that hold back Texas, Texas lawmakers were told on Monday. And the solution could be high-speed rail between San Antonio and Dallas.

Members of the House Transportation Committee held a first hearing over a controversial bill to cut DART's funding by 25%.

Venue owners worry fewer restrictions on resale tickets will harm concertgoers

Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott's top priority.

A bill that would apply the same penalties for abortion in Texas as homicide was removed from a committee schedule on Tuesday, likely ending any chance of the proposal passing this legislative session.

Anthony Ricciardelli, Plano's new representative on the DART board, said he wants what's best for DART, Plano and the region. "I don't think those are mutually exclusive."

State lawmakers and criminal justice experts offer some insight into what drives the lawmaking process in Texas and whether police chases – a phenomenon that killed nearly 100 people in Texas in 2022 – will ever be regulated in the law.

The Texas Legislature is considering a ban on consumable THC products as some lawmakers say the booming business has caused health problems and allowed sales to minors.