Texas Solidifies Execution Drug Secrecy Protections Into Law
Texas state law will mandate keeping the identity of Texas' lethal drug suppliers confidential from the public - and even death row inmates and their attorneys.
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Texas state law will mandate keeping the identity of Texas' lethal drug suppliers confidential from the public - and even death row inmates and their attorneys.
The Texas Legislature is reimbursing a North Texas county for costs incurred during the trial of a man who killed "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and his friend.
The bill gives more money to Texas schools that implement higher pre-K standards.
A contentious bill allowing concealed handguns on college campuses in Texas will likely let schools carve out large gun-free zones, as state lawmakers negotiate final language before Monday's deadline.
During his transition from Florida governor to likely presidential candidate, Jeb Bush served on the boards or as an adviser to at least 15 companies and nonprofits.
Texas took a giant step closer to allowing concealed handguns in college classrooms late Tuesday, with State House lawmakers giving preliminary approval to the measure.
Rick Santorum exceeded the political world's expectations by scoring a second-place finish in the race for the Republican presidential nomination four years ago.
The Texas Senate has passed a $300 million border security bill — one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's priorities and part of a sweeping, $800 million border package.
The Senate has approved mandating 35 hours of training for potential foster care parents, more than double what some are now required to have.
The Texas Legislature has passed a bill to double the amount of money the state pays surviving spouses, children or parents of public employees killed in the line of duty.
Wearing a brown plaid coat worn by John Wayne in 1945's "Flame of Barbary Coast," Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has declared a day in honor of the quintessential screen cowboy.
The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear a case about whether states must count only those who are eligible to vote when drawing electoral districts for their legislatures.
It is now up to Gov. Greg Abbott to determine how San Antonio visitors remember the Alamo -- the site of the famous Texas Revolution battle where 180 defenders died.
Texas is moving closer to allowing guns on college campuses. The State House will vote on this issue on Tuesday in Austin.
The top two gun rights bills expected to shoot through the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature now need a final week push to become law.
