Police chief disapproves of Gov. Abbott's THC order
Allen Police Chief Steve Dye is voicing frustration about Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order calling for regulation of THC.
Gov Abbott to issue Executive Order to ban THC products
Governor Abbott plans to issue an executive order banning the sale of THC products to people under 21 in Texas, a move that follows the state legislature's failure to pass regulations on the substance.
Gov. Abbott to issue Executive Order to ban THC products for minors
Governor Abbott plans to issue an executive order banning the sale of THC products to people under 21 in Texas, a move that follows the state legislature's failure to pass regulations on the substance.
Lawmakers complete second Texas special session
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here?s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
Texas Legislature ends 2nd special session: What passed & what didn't
The Texas Legislature has officially ended its second special session, and lawmakers are heading home. Here’s an update on which bills were passed, and which policies were held up by political debate.
Texas Special Session may end early; these big bills are being pushed through
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
Special Session may end early, big bills to Gov. desk
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted to social media Wednesday saying the Senate will adjourn sine die by the end of the night, despite there being unfinished business.
Texas bill allowing citizens to sue over abortion pills advances
State lawmakers are trying to put an end to abortion pills entering the state. The Senate passed a bill allowing private citizens to sue corporations or people who mail abortion medication to women in Texas.
Texas special session may end, leaving bills in limbo
Texas lawmakers are in their second special session, which could end sooner than expected, with some wanting to adjourn this week.
Texas Special Session may end early, leaving key bills in limbo
Texas lawmakers are in a special session to address flood safety and other issues, but the session may conclude early with some key bills still unresolved.
Texas law bans disposable vapes and THC-infused vapes.
A new�Texas�law bans nicotine disposable vapes imported from China and THC-infused vapes. The law passed during the regular session and took effect on Monday.
New Texas laws now in effect: List
More than 830 bills passed by the Texas Legislature went into effect on Monday. The laws include changes to Texas schools, abortion policies and medical marijuana.
New Texas laws tackle abortion, and religious displays
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
New Texas laws tackle abortion, medical marijuana, and religious displays in schools
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs redistricting bill: 'Texas will be more RED in Congress'
Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4 into law, creating a new congressional map for Texas to give Republicans more seats in Congress.
Texas House approves easy ivermectin access
If passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. Abbott, Texas would join four other states allowing non-prescription access to ivermectin.
3 new exams would replace STAAR under bill passed by Texas House
After passing the House on a party-line vote, House Bill 8 would replace the end-of-year STAAR test with three shorter exams administered throughout the school year.
Legal battle over religious displays in Texas classrooms
A federal judge has temporarily blocked 11 Texas school districts from enforcing a new state law that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, siding with parents who argue the law violates the First Amendment.
Lawmakers target 'deed fraud' with new legislation to fight home title theft
Home title theft is a growing crime where crooks file fake documents with real information to get your home signed over to them. State lawmakers are working to put a stop to it.
Texas Senate gives redistricting map initial approval
The biggest challenge was for the bill to clear the Texas house. That happened earlier this week after democrats blocked passage in the first special session by leaving the state. Now the senate debate started this morning. Republicans say the new map will give them five more seats in congress