Tag: Texas Legislature

Gun ownership in Texas is more than a right, it’s a tradition, and arguably part of our state identity. In this state guns aren’t...

By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune The Texas House removed a requirement Thursday that people wear face masks on the House floor and during...

The Texas House gave approval on Thursday to a bill that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to include those with chronic pain,...

By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune The Texas Senate passed a measure Wednesday to permanently allow Texans to purchase alcohol to go from restaurants, advancing...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In Texas, where gun laws are among the loosest in the U.S., there is one line the state has long...

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune When 53 people contracted COVID-19 at the Calvary Chapel of San Antonio in June, the church closed for two...

Madlin Mekelburg Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas lawmakers look toward the end of the legislative session, they're not poised to make the necessary...

By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune After the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Saturday it’s investigating an allegation that a lobbyist used a date...

By ACACIA CORONADO Report for America/Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A year after a Fort Hood soldier was slain by a fellow member of...

By Cassandra Pollock and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune The Texas House on Thursday night unanimously passed its proposed two-year, $246 billion state budget after...