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Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesThe decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings. -
Michael Minasi/KUT NewsThe 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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce. -
Rep. Andy Hopper was elected in November to represent District 64 in the Texas House. The 48-year-old completed his first legislative session as a state lawmaker earlier this month. He spoke with The Texas Newsroom about his life before becoming a part of the 89th Texas Legislature. -
The county doesn’t have authority to make federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, comply with the resolution. But local activists say the resolution is meant to remind everyone that immigrants have rights in the U.S. -
Abbott signed Senate Bills 4 and 23 and House Bill 9 at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse in Denton. All three are part of Republican lawmakers' efforts to bring tax relief statewide to homeowners, seniors and small-business owners.
