Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children
Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation. Full Story
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Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation. Full Story
Lawmakers added $100 million to a child care scholarship program but failed to expand access to free preschool for children with disabilities. Full Story
More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor. Full Story
Abbott will call lawmakers back to Austin to tackle Senate Bill 3, a proposed ban on THC products that he vetoed, as well as five others from his veto list. Full Story
The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature. Full Story
The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved. Full Story
A federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities. Full Story
Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field. Full Story
Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting. Full Story
Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office. Full Story
With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally. Full Story
Here’s a look at senators, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session. Full Story
Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths. Full Story
Lawyers for Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo deny he is a gang member and say the DPS accusation hinges on a photo they found of him standing next to a man with tattoos. Full Story
A court hearing on Wednesday will determine whether to proceed with Paxton’s request. Full Story
Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session. Full Story
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time. Full Story
Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative. Full Story
The Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance. Full Story
The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing. Full Story