The Texas House passed a bill defining gender based on birth-assigned sex, affecting transgender rights by excluding them from state records. Senate Bill requiring insurers to cover detransitioning costs also advances.
The Texas House advances House Bill 46, expanding medical cannabis use, and considers Senate Bill 3 for stricter THC regulations. House Bill 46 aims to include more medical conditions and products. Senate Bill 3 seeks to regulate THC sales and ensure compliance, reflecting Texas’ evolving stance on medical marijuana and THC oversight.
Texas House Bill 4 proposes replacing the STAAR test with shorter exams aligned with national standards. The bill, approved by the House, now faces Senate scrutiny.
Patrick Mahomes and Robert Griffin III were inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, recognizing their high school achievements and celebrating their contributions to the sport.
An AMBER Alert is active for Daela Diaz and Christopher Roman, last seen in Pflugerville, Texas. Authorities seek public assistance to locate the missing teen and baby.
A family deported from the U.S. while seeking medical care for their daughter’s brain cancer treatment. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addresses the incident, emphasizing the importance of continuity in medical care and advocating for a resolution.
The Texas House of Representatives passed several bills in a Friday night marathon debate, addressing issues like library content, HOV lane usage, and school lunch additives.
In Houston, a woman’s cat quinceañera captured online interest and aided a local shelter. The event utilized social media to raise funds and awareness for the shelter.
Six-year-old Tyrus in Mexia, Texas is hosting a lemonade stand on May 10 to raise funds for his open heart surgery. The community is showing support.
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones presented a resolution declaring May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month during a Commissioners Court session on May 8.