Passing broad-based legislation that would preempt or make unlawful local government regulations has long been a goal of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s administration. [1] H.B. 2127, the Texas ...

A bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions tentatively passed the Texas House on Tuesday night, setting the stage for perhaps the most sweeping victory ...

For years, Texas Republicans have boasted about policies that they say have drawn out-of-state businesses to relocate to Texas and have led existing businesses to flourish. Former Gov. Rick Perry and ...

The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions beyond what’s in state law, putting the sweeping local crackdown on the ...

Texas has passed a bill that would create an efficiency office much like the federal government's Department of Government Efficiency started by President Donald Trump. Texas SB14 establishes the ...

The bill specifically amends the Cosmetology and Barbering statute. It therefore only governs activities performed by persons while they are acting as a cosmetologist or barber. The proposed law does ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler has adopted the 2021 requirements from the International Code Council, which will be enforced starting in January of 2024. Tyler is currently using the 2015 ICC ...

AUSTIN (AP) - The Texas Senate has approved safety standards for self-driving cars, hoping to better regulate technology that's already been tested on the streets of the state capital. A bill by Sen.

AUSTIN, Texas - Rules that will govern Texas’ controversial new school choice program were finalized Tuesday. Acting Texas ...

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Owning a home in Texas comes with big responsibilities, especially when it comes to your roof. From scorching sun and high winds to hailstorms and hurricanes, roofs here take a serious beating. That’s ...