VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.
Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.
Senate Bill 8, which takes effect on Thursday, places new restrictions on which restrooms transgender people can use in certain government-owned buildings and schools.
Under new requirements, “able-bodied” recipients could lose access to benefits for three years if they go three months without documenting working hours.
The Richmond Republican, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, made the announcement with days left before the deadline for candidates to file for the 2026 primaries.
Paxton, who is running to unseat fellow Republican John Cornyn in the U.S. Senate, has vowed to strike down Texas laws that ...
The rules serve as the foundation for Texas’ private school voucher program, which will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.
The restrictions, which went into effect on Nov. 18, could upend the ability of many undocumented residents to legally own vehicles.
Which congressional map will Texas be using for the fast-approaching 2026 midterms? It's up to the U.S. Supreme Court to ...
Some Texas overnight summer camps may start paying as much as $19,500 per year to renew their license with the state. Currently, they pay $464.
The meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.