Inside the Texas Legislature -- bills, votes, and committee action from the Texas House and Senate.
The Texas Supreme Court (SCOTX) issued a major ruling on May 1, 2026, affirming the state's authority to classify Delta-8 THC and other manufactured analogues as Schedule I controlled substances.
A recent discussion on the Texas Talks podcast warned that employer-sponsored family healthcare coverage is reaching $27,000 annually, with out-of-pocket costs for Texas families averaging $10,000.
Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued a joint statement on May 5, 2026, advocating for regulatory flexibility for hundreds of summer camps currently navigating new state safety requirements.
State Senator Angela Paxton (R-McKinney) joined The Arena podcast to discuss the intersection of her personal history as an educator and her legislative approach heading into the next session.
State Representative Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) sat down with Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sindelar to discuss his legislative priorities as Texas approaches its 90th Legislative Session.
A fact sheet released by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) on May 1, 2026, claims that taxpayer-funded lobbying expenditures in Texas have reached as much as $111.
Camp Mystic officially withdrew its application for a summer 2026 camp license on April 30, 2026, confirming the facility will remain closed for the upcoming season.
On a recent episode of the Texas Talks podcast, leadership from the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is advocating for state-level legislation that they believe would help provide recyclable materials to Texas manufacturers and reduce litter in Texas waterways.
Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows issued a supplemental interim charge on April 20, 2026, directing the House Committee on State Affairs to investigate child safety and accountability on online gaming platforms.
Speaker Dustin Burrows has officially released the Texas House interim charges, marking the beginning of an important phase in the legislative process as lawmakers prepare for the next session.