Texas Legislature

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a judicial omnibus bill over a section that would have sped up the process of getting criminal charges expunged. The bill passed without that provision Tuesday.

Some food industry experts hope the state's law will play a role in influencing more federal regulation of food additives.

Dubbed a “parent rights” bills, Senate Bill 12 bans DEI programs in K-12 schools — and prohibits clubs LGBTQ+ students say are vital resources.

It's now week two of a quorum break by more than 50 Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a new, Republican-backed congressional district map. A lot has happened so far — from court filings to threats from top Texas officials to law enforcement showing up at Democrats' homes.

Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's favor. This comes after Democratic lawmakers left the state last week, denying Republicans the quorum they need to proceed.

The attorney general issued an opinion after Texas House Democrats broke quorum in 2021, stating that the move could allow Gov. Greg Abbott to replace lawmakers with appointees of his choosing.

Over 100 people provided at times emotional testimony Monday for and against Senate Bill 7, which would require people to use restrooms that match their birth gender.

The move effectively brings the state House of Representatives to a standstill and prevents any consideration by the full chamber of HB 4, which would dramatically redraw Texas’ congressional maps.

A letter sent by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board chair asks seven of its member cities requesting General Mobility Program funds to not support any legislation defunding the agency.

The Texas Legislature is in a special session and discussing proposals to improve disaster preparedness after floods killed more than 130 people early this month.

With a week down and about three to go, will officials be able to get everything done?

A conservative news site published an interview with a woman who alleges a 17-year affair with the Southlake representative, who said this week he wouldn’t seek reelection.