Texas Senate passes legislation to keep some defendants in jail without bail. Here's why.
Senate Joint Resolution 1, or "Jocelyn's Law," would keep people without authority to be in the U.S. who are charged with ...
Texas Senate bill would criminalize making, owning hemp-based products containing THC
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Houston Republican, has made banning all non-medicinal THC products a priority for the Texas Senate.
Texas’ New Ban The Box Bill: What Employers Need To Know About HB 2466
HB 2466 could change when employers ask about criminal history—but key details remain unclear. Find out what’s at stake, ...
Sen. Brandon Creighton files Senate Bill 26 to increase teacher pay across Texas
Sen. Brandon Creighton filed a bill Tuesday aimed at increasing pay for Texas teachers. More experienced teachers could get a ...
TX House bill would curb funding to DART, other state transit agencies
A bill filed in the Texas House Friday would reduce the amount of taxes regional transit authorities like Dallas Area Rapid ...
Texas Longhorns DT Bill Norton Confirms Departure for 2025
Texas Longhorns defensive tackle Bill Norton created a bit of buzz on social media Wednesday when he posted a highlight reel ...
Lawmakers consider bill raising Texas teacher pay with biggest boost for small districts
The proposal comes as public school teachers in Texas are leaving the profession in droves and many districts are trying to ...
Texas lawmakers introduce bill to limit scholarships to international student-athletes
Here are the details of a bill quietly introduced in the Texas legislature that targets student-athletes that aren't U.S.