Texas GOP senator files bill to clarify abortion ban, expand protections in emergencies
A bill filed Friday and backed by top Republicans aims to give doctors more leeway to treat pregnant patients in medical ...
Texas lawmaker introduces bill to clarify medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
A Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill to change the language in the state’s abortion laws to make it clearer when exceptions ...
Texas bill would ban ‘furry culture’ in public schools
Smithville, introduced the FURRIES Act (Forbidden Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education) on Thursday to ...
Texas Legislature to consider bill clarifying medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
The bill represents a pivot from GOP legislators who have defended the abortion ban in the face of lawsuits and medical scrutiny.
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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the ...
Opponents to school choice in Texas focus on potential long-term costs to taxpayers
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has led the charge for the education savings accounts, says school choice will pass in the House this ...
Texas Senate panel advances bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools
A priority bill filed in the Texas Senate seeks to extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to K ...
Inside the Investigation: Texas bill could unlock ‘mystery’ of what happens to students in truancy court
A Texas senator is taking action after a KXAN investigation revealed that no state agency is tracking the thousands of ...
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Texas’ hemp producers and sellers say bill would cripple the industry
SB3 would ban the sale of consumable THC products, but cannabis reform advocates worry it would have far-reaching – and ...
Senate Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs
The measure, which passed with bipartisan support and minor changes, now heads back to the House. It is just the second ...
Texas bill would increase oversight of universities’ hiring, curriculum and compliance
Senate Bill 37 would create an office to investigate complaints against universities, ensure courses don’t endorse certain ideologies.
Hospital bollard bill, sparked by KXAN, to get Senate hearing
Senate Bill 660 was filed in direct response to a series of KXAN investigations into the deadly crash at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center more than a year ago. It is one of more than 400 ...