texas politics

Cotton farmers may soon get new federal help through a Texas-led bill supporting crop insurance, revenue protection, and the future of America’s cotton industry.

Texas’ new law, HB 4211, blocks EPIC City-style developments, allowing free property transfers and safeguarding religious freedom.

Texas passed new laws limiting foreign ownership of land and criminalizing threats from hostile governments, aiming to safeguard property and infrastructure.

Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 8 aim to end STAAR testing by 2027, replacing it with shorter progress-based assessments and faster results.

The standoff has sparked outrage online, with supporters calling Collier’s refusal a stand against voter suppression. Republicans insist the rule is needed after Democrats broke quorum, but critics say it goes too far.

Texas SB 541 expands cottage food laws, allowing home food makers to sell more products, earn more, and reach new markets starting September 2025.

Texas launched ChAMP, a new platform aimed at modernizing child support. Though it promises faster payments and real-time tracking, many parents initially faced delays after the rollout.

Texas lawmakers are pushing forward with efforts to ban THC products. As SB5 heads for a final Senate vote, the debate continues to heat up during the special session.

A new Texas bill could mandate all prisons maintain indoor temperatures between 65–85°F to protect inmates from dangerous heat.

Texas is facing a rising issue with nitrous oxide abuse. Senate Bill 666 aims to prevent its misuse by setting age limits and requiring warning signs at retail stores. The FDA also warns against the dangers of inhaling this substance.