Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.
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HB 558 Engrossed
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a…
Texas State Park calls venomous snake with attitude ‘Red Hot Cheeto’
This is not the Hot Cheetos I want. This is not the Hot Cheetos I want.
Explore Victoria Texas starts new campaign
VICTORIA, Texas- Explore Victoria Texas starts a new campaign Friday. VICTORIA, Texas- Explore Victoria Texas starts…
Shakey Graves, Paul Wall, Fat Tony, and more Texas artists collaborate on album supporting state parks
The sounds of Texas are as varied as Willie’s guitar and the cooing of a roadrunner.…
HB 796 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the creation and maintenance by an appraisal district of a publicly available Internet database…
Discover 6 Bees Found in Texas: Ranked by Most Painful Sting
In Texas, various bees can be found, each with its unique venomous sting that ranges in…
HR 1289 Introduced
Commemorating David Myers for his service to the office of State Representative Terry Meza.
HB 1799 House Committee Report
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the street parking of certain…
Comfort home designed to preserve Texas Hill Country
New home build near the Guadalupe River was designed to look "like it just popped up…
Salata Inks Franchise Agreement in North Texas
Salata, the built-to-order salad kitchen that allows guests to customize and create meals that fit their…
HR 1422 Introduced
Congratulating Janie Martinez Gonzalez and Dr. Francine Sanders Romero on their election as chair and vice…
HB 1823 House Committee Report
Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.
HB 223 House Committee Report
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
HB 1809 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
HB 1565 Senate Committee Report
Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the…
Dairy MAX and Gaming Community Network Host Second Annual Madden NFL Tournament To Promote Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Among Texas Students
One Talented Madden 23 Student Champion Will Win the Opportunity to Live Like the Dallas Cowboys…
Musicians Go Wild on New Album Celebrating Texas State Parks
The first single, ‘(Hey Baby) Que Paso’ by Fat Tony and Paul Wall, comes out today…
Shouting ‘Mayday,’ Texas school leaders declare funding emergency
Education leaders across 60 different Texas locations, including Dallas, demanded more of the state’s surplus $32…
SNAP Benefits Texas: How much you get from this benefit?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides nutrition assistance to low-income…
Texas Folklife Youth Accordion Championships showcases 5 RGV musicians
AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The championship round of the 17th annual statewide Big Squeeze Youth Accordion…
Where to Watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse in Texas
Get ready for astronomical magic, daytime darkness, and yes, probably a bit of traffic on April…
HB 2233 House Committee Report
Relating to required mental health awareness training for first responders.
HB 2094 House Committee Report
Relating to a court order for the exclusive occupancy of the primary residence by a spouse…
HB 2081 House Committee Report
Relating to the registration of vision support organizations; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration; providing…
HB 1529 House Committee Report
Relating to procedures in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family…
HB 1499 House Committee Report
Relating to the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in…
HB 1149 House Committee Report
Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor…
HB 1087 House Committee Report
Relating to the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 1086 House Committee Report
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services…
HB 891 House Committee Report
Relating to the use of expert testimony in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
HB 886 House Committee Report
Relating to requirements to file a property owners' association assessment lien.
HB 120 House Committee Report
Relating to the terms and conditions of a standard possession order in a suit affecting the…
Colonias and the American Dream are one and the same for the residents
Despite significant progress to better living conditions in colonias over the last four decades, these settlements…
Governor Abbott Commemorates National Day Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the National Day of Prayer at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast in…
Governor Abbott Celebrates May 2023 As Jewish American Heritage Month
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the month of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month to…
Governor Abbott Advises Chicago Mayor Call On President Biden To Address Migrant Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today advised Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to call on President Joe Biden to…
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2023 Small Business Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans across the state to recognize 2023 Small Business Week in…
Governor Abbott Appoints Hamby As 118th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joshua Hamby as District Attorney of the 118th Judicial District in…
HB 3639 House Committee Report
Relating to active shooter response training for peace officers, including school district peace officers and school…
HB 3503 House Committee Report
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium owners' associations.
HB 3284 House Committee Report
Relating to weight limitations for certain natural gas or electric vehicles.
HB 3263 House Committee Report
Relating to the inclusion of firearm safety instruction in the required health curriculum for public school…
HB 3241 House Committee Report
Relating to the exemption of certain assets used for agricultural production from property taxes.
HB 2999 House Committee Report
Relating to the enforcement of county traffic rules in certain private subdivisions.
HB 2977 House Committee Report
Relating to the awarding of contracts by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain materials used…
HB 2884 House Committee Report
Relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
HB 2867 House Committee Report
Relating to the date of dissolution of the Save Historic Muny District.
HB 2715 House Committee Report
Relating to a prohibition on following an individual and tracking or monitoring the individual's personal property…
HB 2397 House Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of certain property to continue to qualify for an ad valorem tax…
HB 2302 House Committee Report
Relating to certain requirements for the operational component of a local workforce development board's local plan.
HB 2232 House Committee Report
Relating to county authority to cancel subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
HB 1803 House Committee Report
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit plans.
HB 1723 House Committee Report
Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of…
HB 1678 House Committee Report
Relating to a local remote learning program offered by a public school for certain students at…
HB 1614 House Committee Report
Relating to a grant program to provide free public school prekindergarten programs to certain children who…
HB 1205 House Committee Report
Relating to the applicability of a county fire code and the authority of a county fire…
HB 1105 House Committee Report
Relating to the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or…
HB 287 House Committee Report
Relating to payment of the replacement cost of lost or damaged property under a homeowner's, renter's,…
Prison Journalist Shows Why We Need a Free Press—Even Behind Bars
In a postscript at the end of the letter, a request. Jason Walker writes his mom’s…
Diane Wilson on Fighting Plastic Pollution, Losing Everything, and Gaining Her Soul
For three decades, Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation shrimper from Seadrift, has been trying to hold Formosa…
Loon Star State: Republican Education
Ben Sargent for the Texas Observer To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon…
Goodbye to a Neighborhood
In the small Gulf Coast city of Freeport, a pretty mint-green house stands alone in a…
Past the Pursuit of Pretty
This is part of our coverage of South by South West (SXSW) 2023. We typically understand…
King William Fair organizers to explore new payment options for 2024 event after system glitches
SAN ANTONIO – Many King William Fair attendees say they won’t return to the event in…
SeaWorld San Antonio offers free admission to veterans, families for Military Appreciation Month
SAN ANTONIO – U.S. military veterans and their families can get into SeaWorld San Antonio for…
Driver in custody after standoff with officers shuts down I-35 access road; road reopens
SAN ANTONIO – A driver is in police custody after a standoff with officers shut down…
14-year-old boy found shot in leg at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was found shot in…
Driver, passenger avoid injury after vehicle hit by train
SAN ANTONIO – A driver and a passenger both avoided serious injury after their vehicle was…
When A Teacher Becomes The Student And Other San Antonio Stories
(C) 2023 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Ways To…
Texas House to discuss, vote on bills affecting transgender youth
Texas lawmakers are considering a slate of bills affecting transgender young people this session. Two of…
Freedom From Religion Foundation plans to file lawsuit if Ten Commandments bill passes
Texas Senate Bill 1515 is headed to the state House for consideration. The bill proposed by…
Mexico arrests drug cartel lieutenant near Texas border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police in Mexico said Monday they have arrested a top lieutenant of…
Hundreds of officers in Texas search for shooting suspect accused of killing 5 people
A manhunt is underway for the suspect accused of shooting to death five people, including a…
Hundreds of officers in Texas search for shooting suspect accused of killing 5 people
A manhunt is underway for the suspect accused of shooting to death five people, including a…
VP Harris, South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to Visit NASA Goddard
Vice President Kamala Harris and Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit NASA’s…
NASA, Rocket Lab Set Coverage for Tropical Cyclones Mission
NASA and Rocket Lab are targeting 9 p.m. EDT, Sunday, April 30 (1 p.m. New Zealand…
NASA Announces Student Winners of Power to Explore Challenge
NASA selected three winners out of nine finalists in the second annual Power to Explore Challenge,…
NASA Selects 12 Companies to Collaborate on Key Technology Development
NASA has selected 16 proposals from 12 companies under the 2022 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO)…
NASA Announces Winners of 2023 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
NASA has announced the winners of the 2023 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) with Escambia High…
NASA Experts Available for Interviews About Sea and Sky Campaign
This spring, NASA’s S-MODE (Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment) began conducting its final plane, ship, and ocean…
NASA Sets Coverage for Czech Republic Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
The Czech Republic is expected to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA Headquarters…
NASA Updates Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalks at Space Station
NASA will provide live coverage as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct two spacewalks in May outside the…
Entrepreneurs to Pitch Ideas for Future in NASA ‘Space Tank’
College students in NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Innovation and Technology Tech Transfer…
NASA Sets Coverage for Dragon Port Relocation on Space Station
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft’s docking port…
Celebrating Earth Day
Former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden speaks with local students during an Earth Day event, Thursday, April…
The Cygnus space freighter is released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm
The Cygnus space freighter is pictured moments after its release from the Canadarm2 robotic arm.
Hubble Captures an Elusive Galaxy Cluster
A menagerie of interesting astronomical finds are visible in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space…
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren
"I think that getting to be a crewmember on the International Space Station, and getting to…
Revolutionary Music Therapy Helps Paralyzed Man Walk and Talk Again – It ‘Unlocked the Brain’
A patient who was left almost completely paralyzed from a rare disease is now walking and…
Guy on Pub Crawl Dressed as Gandalf Bumps into ‘Real’ Ian McKellen For Best Birthday Surprise Ever
A man celebrating his birthday dressed as Gandalf from Lord of the Rings was on a…
Lager Beer, the World’s Favorite, was Invented By Accident 400 Years Ago When 2 Yeasts Walked into a Bar – Study
Lager is the world’s most popular beer, and new research shows it was invented by accident…
This Gel Stops Brain Tumors After Surgery, Offering Hope for Glioblastoma Cancer Patients
Medication delivered by a novel gel cured 100% of mice with an aggressive brain cancer, a…
‘Hero’ 13-Year-old Grabs Steering Wheel and Stops School Bus After Driver Passes Out (Watch)
A 7th grader in Warren, Michigan is being hailed as a hero after his quick thinking…
MIRACLE MONDAY–A New Weekly Column: Homeless Uncle Inspired Him to Reunite the Unhoused with Families Before it’s Too Late
Written by Kevin F. Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages Every person experiencing homelessness is…
105-Year-old WWII Veteran With No Surviving Relatives Receives 3,000 Birthday Cards
A World War II veteran with no surviving relatives celebrated his 105th birthday with more than…
Automakers Are Bringing Back Buttons and Knobs as Touch Screens Become Scourge for Drivers
For the consumer who wants a simple dashboard of buttons and knobs inside their car, the…
A Warthog, Hyena, and a Porcupine Walked into a Hole–and Decided to Live Together
So a porcupine, a hyena, and a warthog walk into a burrow… No, it’s not the…
Silver Alert issued for missing San Antonio woman
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert early…