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After three sessions, Texas lawmakers passed a bill last month that defines consent and fixes what advocates called a loophole in state sexual assault laws.
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Sixteen Texas families filed the case against multiple school districts across the state, asserting Senate Bill 10 violates the First Amendment.
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The lawsuit says Senate Bill 10 "unconstitutionally pressures students into religious observance, reverence, and adoption of the state's mandated religious scripture."
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The bill garnered bipartisan support after a state study found remote work didn't decrease productivity. The law goes into effect Sept. 1.
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A judge found the Hays County Commissioners Court violated the Texas Open Meetings Act by not allowing enough public input on the bond. It's unclear clear whether the county will appeal.
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Senate Bill 22 will go into effect starting Sept. 1. Lobbying in support of increased film incentives brought star power to the state Capitol, with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson making appearances.
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The Republican leader cited concerns about federal funding for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. The decision is a setback for struggling families and anti-hunger advocates.
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Texas’ THC ban wasn’t the only bill vetoed by Gov. Abbott on Sunday. In fact, the governor announced he’s calling state lawmakers back to Austin next month to regulate THC and address several other issues. Here is what’s on the agenda for July’s special session.
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Senate Bill 3, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, could have cost tens of thousands of people their jobs. Abbott said he would call a special session to debate the legislation further.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10, even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.
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The attack marks a major escalation in the burgeoning war between Iran and Israel and came despite years of promises by President Trump to keep the U.S. from entering another Middle East conflict.
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State chapters of the nonprofit group that provides meals to seniors are waiting to hear from Washington, D.C., on how much of a hit their battered budgets will take.