The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 477 and House Bill 3159 this session to increase voting accessibility for those with disabilities.
Effective immediately, SB 477, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott...
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, banning minors from receiving gender-affirming care, into law on June 2. The bill prohibits transgender youth from receiving hormones and puberty blockers and...
Tess Harmon, General News Reporter
• February 26, 2023
Following debate from Texas lawmakers on how to best spend an unprecedented $32.7 billion budget surplus, Gov. Greg Abbott revealed his 2024-2025 budget proposal outlining his suggestions for Texas’...
Aaron Sullivan, General News Reporter
• February 12, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced last February that ending tenure in public universities would be a “top priority” this legislative session, but Texas lawmakers have yet to file a bill attempting to...
Aaron Sullivan, General News Reporter
• February 10, 2023
UT requested $48.2 million to fund several special projects in addition to its baseline funding ahead of Texas’ 88th Legislative Session, which started Jan. 10.
Each state agency, including public...
Vivien Ayers, Senior News Reporter
• January 26, 2023
The Texas legislature may consider a bill this session from State Rep. Carl Tepper, aiming to limit talk of social issues such as racial, sexual and gender identity on university campuses by prohibiting...
Today marks the first day of the 88th Texas legislative session, following a successful midterm election for state Republicans through gains in both the Texas Senate and House of Representatives and wins...
