Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to target critical race theory in a special session, but is so far mum on details
The governor said Wednesday he would add the issue to the agenda for an anticipated special session. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14552117/texas-critical-race-theory-legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott says power grid better than ever as Texans asked to cut back electricity use
A number of power plants were inexplicably offline at the same time that Texas was experiencing record June demand for electricity. ERCOT officials are still working to determine why. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14552069/texas-power-grid-ercot-greg-abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill that would outlaw abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned
The law would almost immediately outlaw abortions in Texas if a court ruling or constitutional amendment gave states the authority to prohibit the procedure. The governor’s signature comes after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could pave the way for more state restrictions on abortion access. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the […]
Texans can carry handguns without a license or training starting Sept. 1, after Gov. Greg Abbott signs permitless carry bill into law
Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14551700/texas-constitutional-carry-greg-abbott
Bipartisan effort led by Texans to make Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Congress
The bill was passed in the Senate on Tuesday and is expected to get a House vote Wednesday afternoon where it has overwhelming support. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14551264/juneteenth-congress-john-cornyn-sheila-jackson-lee-texas
Vice President Kamala Harris says Texas is key example of why a new federal elections law is needed
After their walkout to derail a priority GOP voting bill, Harris met with Texas Democrats at the White House as lawmakers call on Congress to pass legislation to restore federal oversight of elections. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14551185/kamala-harris-texas-voting
Watch live as Gov. Greg Abbott provides details about his plan to build a border wall at 3 p.m. Central
Last week, Abbott said in Del Rio that he would create a border barrier to stem the flow of immigrants and illegal drugs into the state, but he did not give details on where the barrier would be built or how it would be funded. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14550880/texas-border-wall-greg-abbott
For immigrants with protected status in Texas, U.S. Supreme Court ruling about green card ineligibility sent a “shockwave”
The high court ruled that immigrants granted protection from deportation due to conditions in their homeland are not eligible for green cards if they entered the country illegally. Jun 16, 2021Administrator See the original article: https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/14550164/texas-immigrants-temporary-protected-status-supreme-court
