Texas

Texas bill to require cash bail for those accused of violent crimes becomes law

Allen was killed during a traffic stop in 2017. The suspect was out of jail on a $15,500 bond after…

3 years ago

This is how common hate crimes are in Texas compared to other states

The virus, which originated in China, ushered in a surge of violence directed at Asian Americans at a time when…

3 years ago

Nearly 2 million people in Texas are overdue for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

“This is science. Vaccines work, and they work much more effectively if people get both doses. “Using emotions, or opinions…

3 years ago

Third special session to begin Sept. 20 with five legislative priorities

Last month, in the wake of the controversy surrounding vaccine mandates, the governor said he would add the issue to…

3 years ago

How the quorum break got broken: Texas Democrats splintered during second session break

On July 31, in the final days of the first special session, Democrats who were camped out in the nation’s…

3 years ago

Abbott, Paxton to crack down on new statewide camping ban

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a joint letter to the Texas Association of…

3 years ago

17 of Abbott’s legislative priorities pass with 3rd special session looming

Of the 17 items on Abbot’s list, the majority passed. Abbott called a third special session to begin Sept. 20,…

3 years ago

Gov. Greg Abbott slams Biden administration over vaccine mandate for employers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted President Joe Biden on Thursday after Biden ordered large employers to require their workers to get vaccinated...

3 years ago

Preservation Texas awarded major $750,000 grant from the National Park Service

NPS has announced the award of $750,000 to Preservation Texas for its new Texas Rural African-American Heritage Grants Program...

3 years ago

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