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Texas
September 3rd, 2021
New Medical Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect, Expanding Access To Cancer Patients And Texans With PTSD
House Bill 1535, which went into effect Wednesday, expands the state’s compassionate use program to people with any type of cancer and those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
September 2nd, 2021
On Wednesday, I issued the following statement in response to the Texas Heartbeat Bill going into effect.
August 31st, 2021
As a former judge and Attorney General of Texas, I acutely understand the importance of ensuring that we have the best people enforcing federal law in Texas. I encourage any qualified individuals interested in serving Texas...
August 26th, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced an executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of a vaccine's approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
August 25th, 2021
The city of Houston will begin handing out $150 in gift cards to those who receive their COVID-19 vaccines, after City Council voted to pass the multi-million dollar incentive on Wednesday.
August 20th, 2021
For the first time in nearly six weeks, state officials said there were enough lawmakers present in the Texas House on Thursday for the chamber to conduct business — opening the door for the passage of the GOP priority...
August 19th, 2021
Amid a chaotic troop withdrawal, veteran and refugee advocates are worried as they try to relocate Afghans who helped U.S. and allied forces in the region.
August 16th, 2021
The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday struck down temporary restraining orders that empowered Bexar and Dallas counties to institute mask mandates. The elected Republican body offered Gov. Greg Abbott his first court victory in...
August 12th, 2021
A Texas state senator ended a 15-hour filibuster Thursday morning in the Democrats' latest defiance over a sweeping GOP voting measure, which then passed just minutes after she wearily left the floor.
August 11th, 2021
Led by Harris County Public Health, the two programs would create a mental health crisis response team and connect case workers with people at risk of getting involved in violent crimes.
September 3rd, 2021
As travel returns to normalcy across the state, it is crucial that our airports have the appropriate resources they need to operate efficiently and effectively to accommodate all passengers.
September 1st, 2021
Texas is poised to punish social media companies for alleged censorship of political views after the state Senate passed House Bill 20 on a mostly party line vote of 17-14.
August 31st, 2021
When a new round of laws goes into effect on Sept. 1, Texas will officially become a "Second Amendment sanctuary."
August 26th, 2021
Co-Panelist on "What's Your Point?" and independent Bill King and Fox 26's Greg Groogan, have uncovered the latest in a long line of scandals and corruption emanating from the Harris County Commissioner's Court Democratic...
August 24th, 2021
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Tuesday that there were “absolutely no deals made” to lure Democrats back to the Capitol and end their weekslong quorum break, while emphasizing that he sought to handle the...
August 20th, 2021
The office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday afternoon the governor tested positive for COVID-19. He is reported to be isolating in the Governor’s Mansion.
August 18th, 2021
Harris County Lina Hidalgo announced Tuesday that the county will pay $100 to everyone who gets a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to combat the region’s lagging vaccination rate.
August 15th, 2021
Texas law enforcement was deputized Thursday to track down Texas House Democrats still missing from the chamber and bring them to the state Capitol in Austin, a process that Speaker Dade Phelan‘s office said “will begin in...
August 12th, 2021
Drug Enforcement Administration agents seized 27 trailer loads of opiates from a Woodfield Pharma distribution center. Investigators believe the company lost tens of millions of opiate doses over the past three years.
August 11th, 2021
Houston Police Department (HPD) stats show homicides in the region have increased 42 percent from this time last year, and 91 percent since 2019. Some reports have suggested the city now leads the nation in rising murder...
