HB 194 Engrossed

Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.

HB 108 Engrossed

Relating to privileged parking and the issuance of specialty license plates for certain classroom teachers and…

HB 59 Engrossed

Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.

Commissioners hear workforce development plans, move forward on Leon Creek Trail

State workforce officials briefed county commissioners on Tuesday on their modified plans through 2024 to keep…

HB 1330 Engrossed

Relating to a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.

HB 755 Engrossed

Relating to prior authorization for prescription drug benefits related to the treatment of autoimmune diseases and…

HB 586 Senate Committee Report

Relating to municipal annexation of certain rights-of-way.

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 1387 Introduced

In memory of Rojelio Fernandez Torres of Uvalde.

HR 1386 Introduced

In memory of Eliahna Torres of Uvalde.

HR 1385 Introduced

In memory of Jailah Nicole Silguero of Uvalde.

HR 1384 Introduced

In memory of Layla Marie Salazar of Uvalde.

HR 1383 Introduced

In memory of Alexandria Aniyah Rubio of Uvalde.

HR 1382 Introduced

In memory of Maite Yuleana Rodriguez of Uvalde.

HR 1381 Introduced

In memory of Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez of Uvalde.

HR 1380 Introduced

In memory of Alithia Haven Ramirez of Uvalde.

HR 1379 Introduced

In memory of Maranda Gail Mathis of Uvalde.

HR 1378 Introduced

In memory of Tess Marie Mata of Uvalde.

HR 1376 Introduced

In memory of Xavier James Lopez of Uvalde.

HR 1375 Introduced

In memory of Amerie Jo Garza of Uvalde.

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…

HR 1377 Introduced

In memory of Jayce Carmelo Luevanos of Uvalde.

HR 1374 Introduced

In memory of Uziyah Sergio Garcia of Uvalde.

HR 1373 Introduced

In memory of Eliahna Amyah Garcia of Uvalde.

HR 1372 Introduced

In memory of Jose Manuel Flores Jr. of Uvalde.

HR 1371 Introduced

In memory of Makenna Lee Elrod of Uvalde.

HR 1370 Introduced

In memory of Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares of Uvalde.

HR 1369 Introduced

In memory of Nevaeh Alyssa Bravo of Uvalde.

HB 1823 House Committee Report

Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.

HB 453 House Committee Report

Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.

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…

Good Morning Texas

  

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…