Texas State Senator Says Deal On Controversial Elections Bill 'Very Close'
Among other things, the legislation will ban counties from sending out unsolicited mail ballot applications and from establishing 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting.
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Among other things, the legislation will ban counties from sending out unsolicited mail ballot applications and from establishing 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting.
Texas lawmakers on Friday approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Days before the end of the regular legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott sought to set the political ground rules for a potential special session.
Protecting seniors is at the heart of legislation that has passed in the Texas House and Senate this session.
The Texas Senate has voted unanimously to approve a scaled back expansion of the state's medical marijuana program, nearly a month after the Texas House gave its approval.
The "Botham Jean Act" is named in honor of the Dallas accountant murdered in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer in 2018.
Once signed into law, Texas will join nearly two dozen other states that allow some form of unregulated carry of a handgun.
Texas lawmakers are making progress on some key bills aimed at preventing February's widespread and deadly power outages.
Wednesday's signing of the "Heartbeat Bill" in Texas ignited a new chapter in the politically and emotionally charged debate.
As the Texas legislative session nears an end, the House and Senate have approved a bill that would ban most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
It's already a federal crime to lie on an application to buy a firearm, but the state is now increasing its own penalties.
The Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to a bill Friday, May 14, that increases requirements on police officers who are wearing body cameras.
Proponents of the bill say employers and health care providers could be devastated by opportunistic, baseless lawsuits.
The Texas measure is likely to draw a swift legal challenge from abortion rights groups.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1024 on Wednesday after it was passed by the Texas Senate on April 28.
Under House Bill 3, Governor Greg Abbott and future Governors would need to work more closely with the state legislature.
Republicans have said the bill would restore confidence in state elections, while Democrats have said it would suppress votes, especially for those of people with color.
The bill will head back to House for members to consider amendments by the Senate.
It would require the state's sixth grade social studies curriculum to include lessons on digital ethics, etiquette, and safety.
It sounds like science fiction but "ghost voting" is a real, if little-known legal practice at the Texas state capitol.
After a constitutional carry bill initially stalled in the Texas Senate, a new special committee on constitutional issues formed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a hearing on the measure Thursday.
House Bill 1535 would increase how many people are eligible for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) and how strong the medical marijuana they use can be.
It started as a way to support businesses that were forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, alcohol to-go will soon become a permanent offering for Texas businesses.
The Constitutional Issues Committee has set 9 a.m. Thursday, April 29, for a hearing on House Bill 1927.
Every time you register your vehicle or renew your driver's license, the state of Texas takes your personal information and sells it.
A statement on the district's Facebook page shared a plan for junior high school and junior varsity games to continue.
The ruling said that the state prison agency has estimated that systemwide air conditioning would cost about $1.5 billion.
Ker'Sean Ramey, 41, is set to die by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
All 20 people who spoke at Tuesday's public hearing supported a proposed moratorium as city officials examine concerns about electric capacity and other resources.
A statement on the district's Facebook page shared a plan for junior high school and junior varsity games to continue.
The ruling said that the state prison agency has estimated that systemwide air conditioning would cost about $1.5 billion.
Ker'Sean Ramey, 41, is set to die by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
All 20 people who spoke at Tuesday's public hearing supported a proposed moratorium as city officials examine concerns about electric capacity and other resources.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
A statement on the district's Facebook page shared a plan for junior high school and junior varsity games to continue.
Phoenix forced a difficult shot at the buzzer as Paige Bueckers' 3-point attempt did not hit the rim.
Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for touchdown passes with four in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys are hoping for a comeback win for their home opener Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times as the Blue Jays beat AL West-leading Texas 7-2 to avoid a series sweep.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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