Texas lawmakers gear up for the start of the 89th legislative session
First, while senators know what to expect with Lt. Gov Dan Patrick at the legislative body's helm, who controls the lower chamber will be decided on Tuesday in a full-floor vote. State representatives David Cook (R-Mansfield) and Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) have been campaigning neck-and-neck to secure the votes needed to become Texas House speaker.
The Texas Legislature is back in session this week. Here’s what to watch
Tuesday marks the first day of Texas’ 89th Legislative session, coming after a bruising election season in which Republicans went toe to toe over private school vouchers and the attorney general's impeachment.
Texas Democrats on key issues heading into new legislative session
Texas Democrats Ann Johnson and Christina Morales discuss how the party will look to make their voices heard on topics like abortion and school vouchers as they head into another legislative session as the minority.
A look the key issues at the Texas legislature
Neaten your pocket square and polish your shoes — it's law-making time. Why it matters: Lawmakers from El Paso to Nacogdoches, Brownsville to Amarillo are convening in Austin to make laws that will shape our daily lives.
North Texas Democratic legislators outline priorities for legislative session
North Texas statehouse Democrats say they plan to prioritize funding for public education, mental healthcare access and local control in the 89th Texas legislature.
Texas Dems on key issues in new session
The Texas Legislature will meet in Austin next week for a new session. FOX 26's Greg Groogan talks to Texas Democrats about the key issues this session, including the race for House Speaker, school vouchers and abortion.
This Week in Texas previews 89th Texas Legislative Session on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas Legislative Session begins Tuesday, Jan. 14. Ahead of the 140-day session, political strategists Court Koenning and Odus Evbagharu sit down with ABC13's Tom Abrahams to discuss the big issues and bills legislators will tackle in 2025.
Texas man reflects on getting a second chance after receiving commuted sentence from Biden
Flavio Tamez is one of the 1,500 Americans whose sentences were commuted by President Joe Biden in December. For the ...
Four Powerball players miss $268 million jackpot in Texas — but still win big
Four Powerball tickets sold in Texas won $50,000, but just missed the $268 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ...
Texas man arrested, charged with stalking Fever's Caitlin Clark
A 55-year-old Texas man was arrested on a felony stalking charge in Indianapolis after sending threats and sexually violent ...
It’s Arch Manning time at Texas after Longhorns’ latest CFP exit. Will it meet the hype?
Manning's first game as the unquestioned face of Texas football will be against the same team Ewers faced in his last: Ohio ...
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol, the ways lawmakers operate and who the power players are.
Texas legislative session | What to know about school choice legislation, the fight for House speaker
Texas’ 89th legislative session begins Tuesday – and as of Sunday night, state lawmakers had already filed more than 2,500 ...
Texas lawmakers consider additional property tax relief amid projected $20 billion surplus in 2025 session
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do ...
Suspected MS-13 gang member nabbed in Texas, charged in El Salvador murder
Luis Manuel Hernandez Bonilla, a suspected MS-13 gang member, was arrested Tuesday by Texas authorities after a traffic stop ...
UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. East Texas A&M Lions: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel
East Texas A&M Lions @ UT-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Current Records: East Texas A&M 2-14, UT-Rio Grande Valley 10-6 After ...
North Texas ends weekend with mild, pleasant weather ahead of cold front
As North Texas wraps up the weekend, there's a noticeable shift in the weather, leaving behind the icy remains of recent ...