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'Tim Tebow Bill' to give Texas home-school students equal access to public school extracurriculars on House floor for debate
By Karen Kidd | May 10, 2021
Legislation proposing that home-schooled children in Texas receive the same opportunities for extracurricular activities as public school students is currently on the State House floor today, indicating progress toward passage.
'This one is historic': Permitless carry bill headed to Abbott’s desk
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 10, 2021
The Texas Senate recently passed a bill that provides for “constitutional carry,” which supporters say removes requirements that individuals be licensed with the state in order to exercise rights related to gun ownership and the U.S. Constitution.
Turner, city council approve digital kiosks – 'We want the best for Houston'
By April Bamburg | May 7, 2021
Houston residents and visitors will soon see interactive digital kiosks in areas that see an abundance of pedestrian activity.
Hegar: Texas' 'economic recovery is accelerating' and shows surplus
By Christina Heath | May 6, 2021
Texas' current budget cycle will end on an economic high with a surplus of $725 million in general revenue.
'Texas has highest percentage of uninsured citizens': Health care expansion fails at state level
By Christina Heath | May 4, 2021
A resolution for the Texas Legislature to expand health care access statewide passed unanimously in the Harris County Commissioners Court, but later failed in the Texas House.
Babin: 'Border is in worse shape than it ever has been'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 4, 2021
Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) said the U.S.-Mexico border crisis is getting worse, and that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are not helping.
Bill to end non-jailable offense arrests would 'save lives and freedom,' Reynolds says
By Karen Kidd | May 3, 2021
A co-author of bipartisan bill that would ban arrests on non-jailable offenses, which passed the Texas House last week and is headed into the Senate, is urging his fellow lawmakers to support the legislation for the sake of justice in the state.
McCaul recognizes Bikers Against Child Abuse: 'Thank you for remaining vigilant in combatting child abuse' in Texas
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 3, 2021
As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) – who has introduced legislation to combat child abuse – recently offered his gratitude to allies in the fight against child abuse and human trafficking.
Cornyn: Biden's infrastructure proposal is a 'trojan horse'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is joining the chorus of Republican critics of President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
'Texas needs a long-term strategy to support the uninsured,' Johnson says
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
In an 80-68 vote, the Texas House of Representatives rejected a piece of legislation that would have expanded the pool of individuals who are eligible for Medicaid coverage in the state.
Paxton warns against politicization of Supreme Court, 'I will not stand for this obvious power grab from the Biden administration'
By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 29, 2021
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently joined 10 other state attorneys general in issuing a warning to the administration of President Joe Biden and Congress regarding any effort to expand the U.S. Supreme Court.
After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2021
After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.
Thierry mourns passing of father: 'I deeply appreciate my colleagues who stood in sympathy and solidarity with me'
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
Rep. Shawn Thierry (R-Houston) publicly mourned the loss of her father, Frederick Thierry, who passed away in November 2020, offering a statement about his life and legacy after he received a Memorial Resolution.
Department of Defense Commission on Sexual Assault proposes new bill to 'ensure independent investigations' of crimes
By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2021
The Department of Defense’s Commission on Sexual Assault has introduced new measures aimed at increasing transparency in investigations of sexual crimes committed by military personnel, headed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Investigation underway in allegations of 'sexual assault at the Texas Capitol' after staffer allegedly drugged by lobbyist
By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2021
A lobbyist is accused of using a date rape drug on a female legislative staffer, and that news has drawn a swift response from members of the Texas House of Representatives.