texas politics

Starting Sept. 1, 2025, Texans on SNAP can no longer use benefits to buy sodas or candy under SB 379, a new law signed by Governor Abbott.

Texas classrooms could look very different soon. From school vouchers to banned cellphones and religious texts, here’s what new laws mean for families.

A veto from Governor Abbott means 4 million Texas kids may lose summer lunch support despite available federal funding.

In a big win for hemp advocates, Governor Abbott has vetoed SB3, halting a potential statewide ban on THC products in Texas.

With SB 4 now law, Texas homeowners get bigger tax exemptions, but you have to vote to make it happen.

A new Texas bill could give residents the right to repair their electronics, empowering individuals and cutting down on waste across the state.

Texas lawmakers passed two bills that could save homeowners up to $500 a year in property taxes starting in 2025. One more step awaits to make this a law.

Texas lawmakers passed HB1393 to make daylight saving time permanent—pending federal approval—creating a new “Texas Time.”

A new Texas bill could legalize short-barrel firearms starting in September 2025. SB 1596 has passed the House and Senate and awaits the governor’s signature.

The Texas House just made a big decision that could change classroom walls forever. The implications of this are sparking quite the conversation.

With Senate Bill 3 passing through the Texas House, the ripple effects could shake up an entire industry. Let’s unpack what’s at stake.

The discussion around firearms at the polls is heating up, with strong feelings on both sides about safety and voter rights.