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.
Congressman August Pfluger praised a federal court ruling that struck down the endangered species listing for the Lesser Prairie Chicken, calling it a win for West Texas farmers, ranchers, and energy producers.
The Texas House is at a standstill after Democrats left the state en masse last week to prevent the chamber from voting on a new congressional map. Meanwhile, both parties have been accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.
