A bill signed by Abbott becomes law. If he leaves a bill unsigned but doesn't veto it, it also automatically becomes law.

Texas passed sweeping changes to cannabis policy, including expanding the medical marijuana program and banning hemp products ...

An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...

The Texas Legislature passed a bill clarifying the exceptions to the abortion ban -- but lawmakers did not add exceptions or ...

When Texas students head back to class in the fall, school could feel different. The Legislature approved a bevy of education ...

The end of the Texas legislative session brings changes that impact public schools, property tax relief, criminal justice, abortion and more.

The regular Texas Legislative session wrapped up Monday, June 2, ushering in impactful changes across public education, ...

Lawmakers celebrated a host of policy wins as the session ended this week, including private school vouchers, teacher pay ...

Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and ...

Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 21 (HB 21), which becomes effective immediately. A brief summary of HB 21 can be found below.

The 89th Texas legislative session—which ran from Jan. 14 through June 2—resulted in significant tax changes. One of the most ...