Texans invited to vote on a new design for the horned lizard license plate, marking 25 years of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s conservation plate program. Funds from plate sales support state conservation projects.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item, stopping the launch of a summer food assistance program. This decision halts federal funding for low-income children’s food aid, affecting families reliant on school meal benefits. Abbott cited federal funding uncertainties as a concern.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Effective from September, the law mandates specific guidelines for the presentation of the Commandments, garnering debates on religious representation in schools.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a THC ban, proposing regulation instead. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed frustration over the decision, marking a significant legislative moment for Texas’s approach to THC products.
Arturo Gamboa released by Dallas police after displaying a rifle at Utah’s ‘No Kings’ rally led to an accidental fatal shooting. Investigation ongoing.
Texas law enforcement agencies have arrested 18 individuals following a sting operation targeting online child predators. The operation emphasizes the ongoing efforts to protect minors from online exploitation.
A fatal auto-pedestrian incident caused the closure of I-20 in Dallas. The westbound lanes shut down for six hours as police investigated. The identity of the pedestrian remains undisclosed.
Texas legislation mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and allows prayer or Bible reading in schools, pending Governor Abbott’s approval, with potential legal challenges anticipated.
A Houston judge has set a deadline for prosecutors to present evidence in the case of a San Antonio teen accused of planning a school attack. The defense claims no real threat existed.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked new reporting rules from the Texas Attorney General’s Office that targeted large counties, requiring them to submit detailed case reports. Discover the impact of this legal decision on Texas prosecutors.