Blaise Gainey
Texas Capitol ReporterTexas Capitol Reporter for The Texas Newsroom (public radio collaboration)
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While a majority of proposed amendments focused on tax cuts, voters also showed strong support for investing in Texas’ network of technical colleges and the future of dementia and Alzheimer’s research. -
The alleged violations under consideration question if these Republicans purposely and actively attempted to block GOP priorities during the 140 days of the 2025 Texas Regular Legislative Session. -
In early December, Texas will become the fifth state to sell ivermectin over-the-counter, joining Arkansas and Louisiana in the process. The East Texas lawmaker who led to the charge says the issue is about health care access for all. -
The author of Senate Bill 5 says veterans who treat their Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with THC should consider enrolling in the Texas Medical Marijuana program. -
One idea is to require Texas emergency managers to be credentialed and professionally certified for the position because there are no current statewide baseline standards. -
Governor Greg Abbott announced the addition of flood warning systems to the special session agenda in the days following the July 4 deadly flash flooding in Texas Hill Country. -
Texas Senate Bill 13 would allow for the creation of advisory councils, if at least 20% of parents in a school district sign a petition to do so. -
The legislation would raise the state’s Homestead Exemption another $40,000 up to $140,000. -
Texas Senate Bill 762 stipulates that students, teachers, and others on public school campuses could be fined $500 for each day an unapproved flag [Pride, Black Lives Matter] is displayed after they’re told to take it down. -
In all, the Texas House Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs Committee heard testimony on more than a dozen proposals to lessen firearm restrictions in the state.
