Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Passing Substantial Property Tax Cuts

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR…

School Choice, Border Security, and Taxes Left Hanging: Will Texas Republicans Be Able to Deliver?

Texas’ most recent legislative session has come to a close and the performance of Republican lawmakers…

Texas House Votes To Impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton

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To progressive Rep. Greg Casar, debt ceiling agreement is ‘lose-lose situation’

AILSA CHANG, HOST: We’re waiting to see if a deal to raise the debt limit will…

To progressive Rep. Greg Casar, debt ceiling agreement is ‘lose-lose situation’

AILSA CHANG, HOST: We’re waiting to see if a deal to raise the debt limit will…

Special election to replace expelled Bryan Slaton in Texas House set for Nov. 7

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18-year-old who dealt more than 1,000 pills in North Texas pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl, officials say

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Ron DeSantis plans 3-day fundraising swing through Texas next week

The Florida governor’s events in six cities are drawing some of the state’s biggest Republican donors.…

This North Texas cheer star lost her leg — and didn’t let that stop her from continuing her passion

In March, Rockwall Heath High School cheerleader Brooke Walker felt pain in her ankle. Her parents…

Spectacular Drone Photo Spies a Harbor that Looks Like a Dolphin

A Welsh photographer incidentally found that a familiar harbor area bore an uncanny resemblance to a…

Texas Senate to hold Paxton impeachment trial no later than Aug. 28

AUSTIN (KXAN/Nexstar) — The Texas Senate will hold the impeachment trial against Attorney General Ken Paxton…

DART unit targets South Side motel with more than 400 calls for police service

SAN ANTONIO – A South Side motel near the I-10 and I-37 interchange is getting a…

Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Privat Social Club

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a shooting that…

Lawmakers passed several bills aimed at helping Texas pets

San Antonio – Texas lawmakers passed several bills that would help protect pets, including one already…

Tentative debt ceiling deal could increase requirements for SNAP recipients

SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of Texans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The need for…

Northside ISD junior advocating for ‘Stop the Bleed’ training for students

Across Texas, students are learning a lifesaving technique called “Stop the Bleed.” One Northside ISD junior…

Will US debt ceiling deal pass? Biden and McCarthy must still walk tightrope

Both leaders have work to do to convince their parties this is a deal to back…

Making a Scene: Denton Music Memories Over the Years, including Texas’ own Mini-Woodstock Trisha Faye

Over a hundred years of music memories on display at the Courthouse-On-the-Square Museum in Denton. History,…

One of Fort Worth Area’s Own Has Been Named as the 2024 Texas State Musician

The Texas Commission of Arts Announces Kelly Clarkson as next year’s State Musician.    

Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling…

The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…

Conservative Texas Republicans vow to fight bill raising debt ceiling in Congress

The debt agreement, they say, violated a promise to cut spending that secured crucial support for…

HB 2 House Committee Report

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation…

St. Mary’s Law receives Texas Bar Foundation grant for public service fellowships

St. Mary’s University School of Law’s pro bono efforts were bolstered by aid from the Texas…

Far-right members threaten a ‘reckoning’ over McCarthy’s debt limit deal

McCarthy, who struck a compromise deal to avoid a debt default, faces criticism from members of…

HR 2068 Introduced

Commending the Irvin Sky Desert Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

Accordion Kings & Queens celebrates the sounds of Texas

Accordion Kings & Queens, now in its 34th year, returns to Houston this weekend.    

New Braunfels wins big by raking in 12 Texas Travel Awards

New Braunfels racked up a dozen Texas Travel Awards this year.    

Texas Republicans among hardline conservatives out to kill bipartisan debt limit deal

The compromise would suspend the debt limit until Jan. 1, 2025 in exchange for some Republican-demanded…

Texas Legislature starts special session with House, Senate at odds over property tax cuts

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays the blame for the Legislature’s impasse over the promised property tax…

HR 2067 Introduced

Commending the Mountain View Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2066 Introduced

Commending the Del Norte Acres Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2063 Introduced

Congratulating Kelli Rollo on her selection as one of the "44 Under 40" honorees for 2023…

Elizabeth Holmes reports to federal prison in Bryan, Texas

Elizabeth Holmes, 39, must report to federal custody in Bryan, Texas on Tuesday after exhausting all…

Debt Limit Bill Heads to Key Committee in First Test of G.O.P. Support

Some Republicans on the panel have already come out in opposition to the package, raising early…

Special Election Set for November to Replace State Rep. Bryan Slaton

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has set the date for a special election to replace former…

Key House conservative on debt deal: ‘There’s a reason Mitt Romney supports this’

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Tuesday highlighted the support the debt ceiling deal struck between President…

First Republican publicly supports ousting McCarthy as Speaker

Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) on Tuesday became the first Republican to publicly support ousting Speaker Kevin…

Texas Legislature passes bill reining in “rogue” prosecutors

The GOP priority legislation could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The…

Political fights over property taxes rage as Texas House and Senate r…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Speaker Dade Phelan’s handling of the issue, while Phelan indicated he…

HR 2074 Introduced

Commending the Thunderbird Estates Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2073 Introduced

Commending the Sandstone Ranch Estates Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2072 Introduced

Commending the Mountainside Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2065 Introduced

Commending the Logan Sunrise Neighborhood Association for its service to the El Paso community.

HR 2064 Introduced

Congratulating Meanwhile Brewing Company in Austin on its success at the 2022 and 2023 World Beer…

HR 2062 Introduced

Congratulating Kellie Stanford on receiving the Employee Excellence Award for April 2023 from the La Marque…

HR 2061 Introduced

In memory of Linnie Evelyn Stephenson Standley of Smith Point.

HR 2059 Introduced

In memory of Flossie Mae Hubbard Johnson of Houston.

HR 2058 Introduced

Commemorating Memorial Day 2024.

HR 2057 Introduced

Commemorating Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024.

HR 2056 Introduced

Honoring Pat Stone for her many years of service as a crossing guard in Lewisville.

HR 2055 Introduced

Congratulating Kathleen Long on her retirement as a mathematics professor at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus.

HR 2054 Introduced

Commemorating Armed Forces Day on May 20, 2023.

HR 2053 Introduced

Congratulating Sam Bennett of Texas A&M University on winning low amateur honors at the 2023 Masters…

HR 2052 Introduced

In memory of Richard Michael Hempel of Kosse.

HR 2051 Introduced

In memory of James L. Johnston of Kingwood.

HR 2049 Introduced

Congratulating Matt Ammerman of Borger High School on being named the 2022-2023 Region 16 High School…

HR 2048 Introduced

Commending Emily Amps for her service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative…

HR 2047 Introduced

Congratulating Tiffany Ryals of Amarillo ISD on being named the 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year…

HR 573 Introduced

In memory of Atascosa County constable Preciliano "Percy" Medina.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for blood testing scam

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for…

Conservatives threaten last-ditch Rules rebellion over debt deal

At least one appears to be calling into question whether members would attempt to oust Kevin…

Chick-fil-A DEI hire sparks calls for boycott

Chick-Fil-A’s newest big hire — a vice president of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) — has…

Key House conservative on debt deal: ‘There’s a reason Mitt Romney supports this’

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Tuesday highlighted the support the debt ceiling deal struck between President…

San Antonio’s first Ukrainian school opens

San Antonio’s first Ukrainian school opened on Saturday at Our Lady of the Lake University.San Antonio’s…

May rains boost aquifer, relieve drought conditions

May rains have boosted the Edwards Aquifer and relieved drought conditions in the area, according to…

Elizabeth Holmes to report to federal prison in Bryan, Texas

Elizabeth Holmes, 39, must report to federal custody in Bryan, Texas on Tuesday after exhausting all…

Is This Community the Best Place to Live in Texas?

The lake connects residential areas to a variety of restaurants, shopping, and other businesses via boat.…

SSHS Choir Earns Superior and Excellent ratings at Texas State Solo & Ensemble – Front Porch News Texas

On Monday, May 29, SSHS choir competed at Texas State Solo & Ensemble in Pflugerville. Of…

Texas lawmakers pursued dozens of bills affecting LGBTQ people this year. Here’s what passed and what failed.

 

House conservative threatens to push ousting McCarthy over debt deal

“It is inescapable to me. It has to be done,” said House Freedom Caucus member Rep.…

Playbook PM: Conservatives roar on debt ceiling and McCarthy

And Warren Davidson won’t run for Senate. /quality/90/?url=https://static.politico.com/5f/05/0f7f8ee34c4486c5d27b7a221b74/freedom-caucus-press-conference-on-debt-ceiling-95381.jpg” title=”Playbook PM: Conservatives roar on debt ceiling and…

Lt. Gov. Patrick blasts House Speaker Phelan, blames him for tanking property tax reform

Patrick says House Speaker Dade Phelan touted a tax appraisal cap for businesses in part…  

Governor Abbott Announces Immediate Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today announced special session #1 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for…

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 2

Governor Greg Abbott last night issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as the special…

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2023TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:…

HB 20 Introduced

Relating to informed consent before provision of certain medical treatments and exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

HB 19 Introduced

Relating to the expansion of eligibility for Medicaid to certain individuals under the federal Patient Protection…

HB 18 Introduced

Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public…

HB 17 Introduced

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the…

HB 16 Introduced

Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee…

HB 15 Introduced

Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that…

HB 14 Introduced

Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.

HB 2 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation…

HB 1 Introduced

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional…

NASA Welcomes Spain as 25th Artemis Accords Signatory

During a ceremony at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on Tuesday, Spain became the 25th country…

Espa?a es el 25.? signatario de los Acuerdos de Artemis

En una ceremonia celebrada el martes en el Palacio de la Moncloa de Madrid, Espa?a se…

Texas House appoints impeachment managers in case against Attorney General Ken Paxton

Seven Republican and five Democratic lawmakers have been tasked with presenting the evidence to Texas senators…

Is Texas next up? Lawmakers clear the way for the state to leave voter data group ERIC

Texas is on its way to being the latest — and largest — state to leave…

Dallas Bar Association hosts e-clinics in June

Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in June through the Dallas…

Is This Community the Best Place to Live in Texas?

The lake connects residential areas to a variety of restaurants, shopping, and other businesses via boat.…

Juror and spouse: Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband’s impeachment

The coming impeachment trial for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has a twist. His wife Angela…

West Texas Jazz Party returns this week

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the…

Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband’s impeachment

The trial is to start no later than Aug. 28  

Texas Senate demands higher homestead exemptions on property taxes, Lt. Gov. Patrick says

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday the Senate is not backing down and will pass its…

SR 729 Enrolled

In memory of Flora Loretta Solomon Reves.

SR 680 Enrolled

In memory of Gene Marshall DeLoach.

SB 4 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.

SB 3 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a…

HB 13 Introduced

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.

HB 12 Introduced

Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and…

HB 11 Introduced

Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.

HB 10 Introduced

Relating to a "Texas Way" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including…

HB 9 Introduced

Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.

HB 8 Introduced

Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows.

HB 7 Introduced

Relating to prohibiting the transfer of semiautomatic rifles to certain recipients; increasing a criminal penalty.

HB 6 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.

HB 5 Introduced

Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain…

HB 4 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for the criminal offense of operation of a stash house; increasing a…

HB 3 Introduced

Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation…

Elizabeth Holmes starts her 11-year prison sentence today. Here’s what to know

Enlarge this image Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes alongside her partner Billy Evans, walks back to…

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Today on Texas Standard: What’s in store for lawmakers’ first special session?

Monday marked the end of one legislative session and the start of a new one as…

Is Texas next up? Lawmakers clear the way for the state to leave voter data group ERIC

Texas is on its way to being the latest — and largest — state to leave…

Texas Gov. Abbott calls special session: What happens next?

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The day has arrived for Elizabeth Holmes to report to a Texas prison

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TROPICS Prepped to Track Storms

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket stands on Pad B, Launch Complex 1, in M?hia, New Zealand,…

Much Like Stonehenge, Solstice Sunlight Would Have Danced on the Walls of This Neolithic Spanish Tomb

Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and…

Flower That Grew Only in York Brought Back From Extinction After 30 Years—First Ever British De-Extinction

English media is gushing over the news of the first “de-extinction event” that saw a yellow…

After Years of Walking at 4am to Haul Trash, He Graduated From Harvard Law School

In 2020, GNN celebrated the hard work of 18-year-old Rehan Staton, who worked for years as…