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.
Two of Texas’ largest cities ended their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts this week to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Gov. Greg Abbott has called lawmakers back to Austin today with a 19-item agenda that includes flood recovery funding, property tax cuts, STAAR test elimination, THC regulations, and protections for human trafficking victims.
President Trump has signed Rep. August Pfluger’s bipartisan bill to study and address elevated cancer rates among military aviators, honoring a fallen friend and fellow fighter pilot.
![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.")
