Governor Greg Abbott has signed new health laws that change what Texans can buy with SNAP benefits, what schools can serve at lunch, and how food labels are displayed.
Texas Democrats have called their walkout protest over redistricting a victory, but they've managed to unify Republicans who are now advancing more conservative legislation
Texas will now impose first-degree felony penalties for all human trafficking crimes and eliminate parole for offenders who target children or disabled Texans under new laws signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
The GOP-led Texas House approved a new congressional map expected to add five Republican seats, rejecting all Democratic amendments after a two-week walkout.
![State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano, rips up her "permission slip" in front of the Texas House, vowing she will stay the night in the House Chamber in support of fellow Democrat Nicole Collier on August 19, 2025. At left is Rep. Rhetta Bowers, D-Garland, at right is Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmer's Branch.](/sites/default/files/styles/t5/public/2025-08/0819collieratthecapitolbd02-1.jpg?h=a01358e9&itok=LdTsP4oB "State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano, rips up her "permission slip" in front of the Texas House, vowing she will stay the night in the House Chamber in support of fellow Democrat Nicole Collier on August 19, 2025. At left is Rep. Rhetta Bowers, D-Garland, at right is Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez, D-Farmer's Branch.")
