U.S. Rep. Ronnie Jackson said he was โbriefly detainedโ this weekend by police as he attempted to treat someone in need of emergency medical assistance. Jackson (R-TX), who is a medical doctor,...
TX Parks and Wildlife IDs Venomous Worm
Texas beachgoers have discovered yet another strange creature washed up on the shore. A Texas woman posted a photo of a wormlike, bristled creature that recently washed up on the shore on the Gulf...
House Skips Day as Session Nears End, Jeopardizing Bills
With the last day of the Texas Legislature only nine days away, the House under Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) has adjourned until Monday, May 21, at 1:00 p.m., potentially putting various...
TX Bill Aims To Eliminate Vehicle Inspections
Texas lawmakers are considering a new bill that would abolish annual vehicle inspections. Currently, Texas is one of only 15 states that require these inspections. All vehicles in the state must...
TX Bill Would Ban Anonymous Child Abuse Reports
The future of a bill meant to curb the false reporting of child abuse to child protection services now lies in the hands of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after being passed by state senators on Tuesday....
TX Buses First Unlawful Migrants to Denver
The city of Denver received its first-ever busload of unlawful migrants from the southern border as the Texas governor continues with his busing initiative launched last April to relieve communities...
Google Settles Deceptive Ad Practice for $8M
Tech giant Google has agreed to pay $8 million to settle a deceptive advertising claim with the State of Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an $8 milยญlion setยญtleยญment with Google...
Senate Committee Recommends Animal Cruelty Law
The Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee has unanimously recommended a bill that would clarify the stateโs animal cruelty laws to ensure that trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs are legal after...
New Tax on Electric Vehicles in Texas
Texans can now expect to pay a bit more for owning an electric vehicle. Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law on May 13 that levies an annual tax on electric vehicles in Texas. This new law requires...
SB 14 Passes Senate, Goes to Abbott
SB 14, which would ban minors in Texas from getting puberty blockers and hormone treatments, passed the state Senate on Wednesday. The bill goes to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk and would take effect...
Senate Passes Bill To Rein in Local Governments
The Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, which would preempt local government action in a wide array of policy areas, is headed to the governorโs desk.
Abbott Signs Bill Protecting Gas-Powered Tools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated on Wednesday his signing of a law that prevents local governments from banning the use of natural gas-powered equipment or utilities. SB 1017, authored by Sen....
TX Troopers Moved From PD to Border Support
The end of the COVID-19-era Title 42 policy at the southern border has prompted the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to redirect troopers away from supplementing Austin's police force to...
Officials Prepare for Unlawful Migrant Surges
Border security officials continue to struggle amid unlawful migrant surges. Officials are expecting more and larger surges of unlawful migrants into the United States following the expiration of...
Abbott Asks Governors To Help Secure Border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has implored the governors of the other 49 states to help end the crisis at the U.S.’s southern border.
Woman Pleads Guilty in False TX Plates Scheme
A Honduran woman residing unlawfully in Houston pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the sale of thousands of fraudulent temporary Texas tags. Leidy Areli Hernandez...
Where Are the Incoming Unlawful Migrants From?
Title 42 restrictions -- which allowed officials to use a public health emergency to block potential migrants -- expired on Thursday, prompting concerns that an influx of unlawful migrants would...
Lt. Gov. Doubles Down Against Sports Betting
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that proposals for legalizing sports betting are not a conservative priority for this legislative session.
Leader of 19th Air Force Dismissed
Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander of the 19th Air Force, was fired from his position for alleged misconduct less than a year after obtaining the position. Stewart became the leader of the 19th...
Bipartisan Child Transition Bill Faces Final Vote
The Texas Senate is set to vote once again on a bill that would prohibit the administration to minors of drugs or procedures meant to modify gender.
VIDEO: Abbott To Repel Unlawful Migrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking action to address the influx of unlawful migrants expected at the border with the expiration of Title 42. In a May 10 interview on Fox News' Jesse Watters...