A 2024 war among Republicans tilted the House to the right. Now more closely aligned with the Senate, Speaker Dustin Burrows has accelerated action on bail, school vouchers and social issues.

East Texas will benefit from $8.5 billion in new state money once House Bill 2 is signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,

Texas Senate Bill 3, targeting THC in hemp products, advances to Governor Abbott, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar industry.

The Republican governor notched victories on school choice and other legislative priorities. He's emerging in a strong position ahead of 2026.

Texas is on the verge of enacting a law that would prohibit individuals under 18 from using social media platforms, sparking debate over mental health protection versus constitutional rights. The bill mandates age verification and account deletion upon parental request,

The House gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 8, which mandates sheriffs request formal partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for designated deputies to serve administrative immigration warrants at their jails.

SB 37, the sweeping higher education bill of the 89th session, will face a final vote in the House before the Senate considers changes.

A House vote showed broad support for the measure that would let districts set aside time for prayer or religious study.