After reported deaths, Texas lawmakers file bills to clear confusion over medical exceptions to state's near abortion ban
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have filed legislation in the Texas Senate and House to clarify medical exemptions to the ...
Capitol Context: The last time Texas added up the costs of illegal immigration
A Texas state senator has filed a bill calling for a study on immigration — specifically, the "economic, environmental, and ...
‘Not going to be scared off’: Transgender Texan shares experience working in state’s legislature
There are a handful of transgender Texans who work in the Capitol. Some say that new restroom rules won’t deter them from ...
Capitol Context: How much does private school cost in Texas?
Lawmakers from the Texas House of Representatives recently heard hours and hours of public input on the Republican-led plan ...
Why an East Texas lawmaker wants to name I-35 through Austin after President Donald Trump
Austin is not exactly Trump country, so it naming a major, but troubled, highway through the city could send a mixed ...
Committee hears Texas House bill that would create 'District of Austin'
House Bill 274, filed by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), was first announced in December and would allow the state to ...
Here's why the Texas House, Senate are beefing over the 'Official Steak of Texas'
Should the New York strip steak be renamed the "Texas Strip" and take on the "official State Steak of Texas" honor? Or what ...
State of Texas: Capitol ceremony honors Sylvester Turner
Preventing Disaster – Legislation to require security barriers to prevent crashes at hospital entrances is getting widespread support at the Texas Capitol. Matt Grant has the latest follow up in our ...