Texas laws

Officials approved the change after hearing from speakers who argued it would hamper the state's economy and push immigrants to work without licenses in the black market.

The state does not track the prevalence or provide guidance on the issue, leaving inmates to languish in jail and eventually sue counties for damages.

An appeals court ruled last month Texas can enforce Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually oriented" performances in public. Critics say the law is vague and incorrectly portrays all drag performances as sexual.

New state rules change how THC levels are calculated and raise fees on hemp businesses by as much as 4,000%

Attorneys for hemp businesses say the raids have hurt their revenue and reputation, while police said they’re necessary to root out products with illegal levels of THC.

Despite slow progress, casino empire Las Vegas Sands promised to continue investing in candidates who support bringing destination resort casinos to Texas.

The complaint was filed via a state tip line, alleging an Austin High School student used a bathroom not aligned with their sex at birth, according to Paxton.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion that says that a 2023 law that bans gender-transitioning medical care to minors also applies to mental health care.

School boards had until March 1 to decide whether to establish a daily period for students and staff to pray or read religious texts.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday reaffirmed a November ruling removing a block on Senate Bill 12 and denied a request by plaintiffs for a rehearing.