Texas Legislature

Among first responders, firefighters face some of the greatest ongoing health risks.

No criminal charges have been filed under two current Texas laws restricting abortion, but abortion opponents are looking to build on the momentum of recent victories, including the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Some Texas abortion providers are now helping patients find appointments in other states after the Texas Supreme Court ruled late Friday that a 1925 Texas law outlawing abortions can be enforced. On Wednesday, provider Whole Woman’s Health announced plans to move its Texas operations to New Mexico.

Relatives of the victims and other members of the community also called for the ousting of Pete Arredondo, who is the police chief of the city’s school district and a newly elected council member.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s marching orders come after he threatened to revoke tenure for some professors at public universities who teach about critical race theory and its history.

Transgender students are prohibited from playing on school sports teams that align with their gender identity under legislation taking effect Tuesday.

Democrats’ options for passing a voting rights bill dwindle as tensions escalate in the Senate.

Weddington was just 26 when she argued the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in her first appearance before the high court.

The U.S. Department of Justice claims the Texas law contains several provisions that "will disenfranchise eligible Texas citizens who seek to exercise their right to vote."

On Twitter, the state GOP urged followers to call their lawmakers in response to the Biden administration’s latest rule for large businesses.

The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed similar legislation in June.

Lawmakers adjourned sine die in the early hours of Tuesday morning, securing changes to the state’s political maps and other conservative goals.