Texas

Social media companies can’t ban Texans over political viewpoints under bill headed to governor’s desk

“At this point, a small handful of social media sites drive the national narrative and have massive influence over the…

3 years ago

The federal government calls it a levee. South Texas immigration advocates and environmentalists see a border wall.

Lopez said levees are important to protect lives and property from flooding on the Rio Grande, especially during hurricane season,…

3 years ago

GOP bill targeting how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

After a 81-43 vote Thursday afternoon in the Texas House, the bill went to the Senate, where lawmakers quickly accepted…

3 years ago

Texas Legislature adjourns second special session after passing more of Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities

The House adjourned first, with House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, wishing members a happy Labor Day weekend before gaveling out...

3 years ago

HHSC and Texas Workforce Commission highlight increasing need for personal care attendants to serve people with disabilities

“Personal care attendants provide essential support to individuals with disabilities and help them participate in employment...”

3 years ago

New sex offender added to Texas 10 Most Wanted List

In 2002, he was convicted of sexual assault of a child following an incident with a 4-year-old girl...

3 years ago

Border Sheriffs testify in support of border security funding during House Appropriations Committee hearing

The sheriffs discussed the challenges they are experiencing in their communities related to border security and advocated for...

3 years ago

Texas upstream oil and natural gas sector adds 1,500 new jobs in July

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square Texas’s upstream oil and natural gas sector added 1,500 jobs in July, continuing…

3 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block Texas’ six-week abortion ban

Texas anti-abortion advocates, meanwhile, celebrated the law as their biggest victory since Roe v. Wade...

3 years ago

Texas House advances bill to restore money to pay salaries for 2,100 state workers after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Legislature funding

HB 5 would also add dollars for the coming biennium toward other issues on Abbott’s special session agenda, including $90…

3 years ago

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