Education

Texas bill wouldn’t require students to pray, but would mandate schools make time for it

AUSTIN — Texas public school leaders could impose a mandatory period to pray and read religious texts under…

Local

Texas measles outbreak grows to more than 300 cases across 3 states

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas has now grown to more than 300 cases across three…

Local

DOJ drops case against Texas’ 2023 immigration law; lawsuits remain

AUSTIN — The U.S. Justice Department has dropped its lawsuit against Texas’ Senate Bill 4, a 2023 state…

Local

With his national profile on the rise, is a White House run in Greg Abbott’s future?

DALLAS — From his strategic partnership with President Donald Trump to his headline-grabbing border policies, Gov. Greg Abbott is…

Local

Texas lawmakers want to require sheriffs to work with ICE

A Texas Senate panel on Monday heard a mix of staunch opposition and measured support for a bill…

Crime

Lawmakers push to end non-disclosure agreements in sex abuse cases

AUSTIN — Four North Texas lawmakers are proposing to abolish nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse settlements, which…

Local

Texas lawmakers file bills targeting illegal immigration

For four years while President Joe Biden was in office, Texas lawmakers passed a variety of state laws…

Business

Following Trump’s lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework

Texas state agency leaders have begun instructing employees to return to the office full time following a directive…

Education

Texas Senate poised to pass bill requiring classroom displays of Ten Commandments

AUSTIN — The Texas Senate is poised to pass legislation requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten…

Elections

What are voters’ opinions on Trump administration, Texas Legislature? Here’s what UT Tyler’s poll shows.

From Staff Reports A recent UT Tyler poll has revealed how a surveyed group of voters feel about…