The legislation was crafted in response to the state’s historic July 4 floods which killed more than 130 people, including nearly 40 children.

Senate Bill 11, which went into effect on Monday, allows school boards to set aside time for voluntary prayer or the reading of religious texts during classroom time.

These measures touch nearly every aspect of life, from education and healthcare to public safety, property rules and support for first responders. With so many changes coming at once, Texans can expect a variety of noticeable impacts on their daily lives.

The plan redraws Texas’ congressional districts, potentially shifting several seats from Democratic to Republican control in the 2026 midterms.

After hours of debate, the Texas House on Thursday passed Senate Bill 8. The so-called “bathroom bill" restricts access to public restrooms for transgender people. Once the state Senate approves the House’s changes, the measure heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.

The NAACP’s lawsuit joins a long-running federal case filed by the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, in 2021. That case is now targeting the state’s newly approved congressional maps.

It's been nearly two months since floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 130 people dead.

Paxton accused Beto O’Rourke’s group of improperly funding the quorum break by Texas House Democrats.

Dozens of Democrats left the state earlier this month to block a redistricting plan that would add up to five GOP-held congressional seats in Texas.

It’s been more than a week since Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting map.

Legislative activity continues to stall at the Capitol after more 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan.

More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state to stall a Republican-backed redistricting plan, effectively shutting down legislative business at the state Capitol.