Bail reform is one of Gov. Greg Abbott's seven emergency items for this session. The House passed the bail reform bills with bipartisan support.

Proposed Texas legislation, Bill 186, would ban minors from social media, enforce parental consent, and address the risks ...

Texas lawmakers have passed a plan carried by Uvalde's former mayor to fix police failures laid bare in the hesitant law ...

While the Central Texas Water Alliance marks an important step toward regional water management, additional legislative support is still pending. Senate Bill 7, a water infrastructure bill that would ...

Over a decade ago, the Texas Legislature passed a groundbreaking law to provide justice when the scientific evidence for a ...

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Legislature has already passed a bill requiring age verification to download apps and is seriously considering another to ban ...

San Antonio is emerging as a leading hub for cybersecurity, driven by its military presence, local educational programs, and ...

Coastal Bend lawmakers have successfully passed a bill aimed at protecting coastal counties and schools during significant ...

With just over two weeks to go before the end of the legislative session, Texas lawmakers still need to pass a public school finance plan. Now, a new proposal from the ...