Texas defunds state border wall program with only 65 miles complete
A state representative has confirmed that of the $3.4 billion allocated towards border security, no funding will be spent on the wall.
Gov. Abbott signs 'pro-business' bills in Fort Worth
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was in Fort Worth on Tuesday to sign new bills into law.
Abbott signs $10 billion property tax relief package
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a $10 billion property tax relief package into law on Monday, a measure proponents say will provide significant savings for homeowners, seniors, and small business owners across Texas.
Texas Gov. Abbott sends 5,000 soldiers across state ahead of 'No Kings' protests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott surged 5,000 National Guard soldiers and 2,000 Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to cities across the state on Thursday ahead of planned protests this weekend.
Austin anti-ICE protests: City prepares for planned demonstrations
The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.
Anti-ICE protest takes place in downtown San Antonio
The "Take Back the Alamo" protest took place in downtown San Antonio on Wednesday evening.
Texas energy providers, Gov. Abbott meet about hurricane preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott met with Texas energy providers to make sure they are prepared for hurricane season.
Gov. Abbott signs bill directing Texas to invest $50M in psychedelics research
Texas is preparing to spend $50 million researching an African plant with psychedelic effects for its potential to treat addiction and depression.
'No Kings' protests planned in Austin; When, where, what you need to know
Several "No Kings" protests are planned in the Austin area and around the country on Saturday, June 14.
Austin ICE protests: Multiple people arrested; police give update
Multiple people were arrested on charges ranging from criminal mischief to harassment of a public servant and resisting arrest during Monday night's anti-ICE protests, says APD and DPS.
LGBTQ+ advocates oppose Texas bill defining genders
Soon to head to Governor Abbott’s desk is a bill that would define a person’s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.
Gov. Abbott signs bill to provide $8.5B for Texas public schools
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 on Wednesday. The bill provides $8.5 billion in funding for public schools.
4 bail reform bills signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed four bills concerning bail reform into law at an event in Houston, surrounded by advocates and families of crime victims.
'Day of reckoning': Texas Gov. Abbott signs bail reform package in Houston
Bail reform was identified as an emergency priority issue by Abbott during his State of the State address.
Protestors call for vetoes at Texas capitol
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Protestors call for vetoes from Gov. Abbot in Austin
Protesters marched from the governor's mansion to the Texas Capitol on Saturday morning, calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to veto some legislation that's faced opposition from voters during the legislative session.
Groups prepared to sue Texas over bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools
Civil liberties groups, including the ACLU, are planning to sue the state of Texas over a bill requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
Texas THC ban: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues push for SB3
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a news conference on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by THC-infused snacks as a bill to ban THC products awaits approval from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Ten Commandments bill requiring display in schools heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
SB 10 would require schools to post a "durable poster or framed copy" of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.