Democratic Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin enters race for Lt. Governor, says "It's time for change"
Goodwin, who was first elected in 2018, will have to give up her legislative seat in southwest Austin to run for Lt. Governor.
Gov. Abbott to sign bill into law requiring county jails to work with ICE
The law will require county jails across Texas to check with ICE to see if inmates are in the U.S. illegally or not.
SBA launches Made in America initiative during visit to North Texas business
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler visited DSG Technology in Arlington as part of the SBA's Made in America manufacturing initiative.
Hemp industry urges Gov. Greg Abbott to veto THC ban
As of Monday, Abbott had not indicated whether he would sign or veto the bill.
Texas lawmakers finalize judicial pay raises as session ends
The House and Senate had disagreed over one key issue: pensions for state lawmakers, which are tied to judges' salaries.
Beto O'Rourke considering running for office in Texas, again
Beto O'Rourke said he's listening to the people to decide where he can do the most good in determining whether to run for office.
Texas representatives react to President Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Brandon Gill at odds with each other.
Major bills and changes from this year's Texas legislative session that impact you
The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.
Historic public school funding bill clears House, awaits Gov. Abbott's signature
Teachers and non-administrative staff across Texas will receive salary increases under the new legislation.
New bill would give Texas parents more control over books in public school libraries
Parents would be able to challenge books in the school libraries under the legislation.
Changes to Texas Lottery coming under bill making its way through Legislature
The legislation will likely head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk after the House and Senate discuss it further.
Ten Commandments classroom bill advances in Texas Legislature
Opponents, including Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, argue the bill violates the separation of church and state.
New federal law that cracks down on deepfake revenge porn images inspired by North Texas teen
Elliston Berry, 16, and her mother Anna McAdams stood next to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who led the bipartisan effort to pass the bill along with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota.
School funding bill could deliver record spending on schools and permanent pay raises for teachers
On May 23, the state Senate passed House Bill 2 unanimously, 31-0. The measure now heads to the Texas House where it's also expected to pass.
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passes in the U.S. House, Texans in Congress react
In Washington, Congressional Republicans, including all from Texas, passed what President Trump has called the "big, beautiful bill." It makes permanent the tax cuts approved during the President's first term.