After years of clashing with conservatives, Straus, Bonnen, and Phelan are joining Senfronia Thompson's transition team.
State Rep. Suleman Lalani also filed several Islam-related bills addressing halal school meals and the recognition of Ramadan.
Three Houston City Council members are seeking to make recent restrictions on police cooperation with federal immigration authorities permanent through a new city ordinance.
Republican senators could move to strip the incoming Democrat lieutenant governor of key powers, including committee appointments and control over legislation.
The bill would eliminate capital punishment in Texas and require life imprisonment or life without parole for those convicted of capital felonies.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is among other state agencies asking for more money after top state officials asked for cuts.
HB 358 would restore the pre-2023 status quo.
A commission would take redistricting decisions away from duly elected lawmakers.
The proposed legislation would bar minors under 16 years of age from creating a social media account.
Jeff Potts is the third top CCS administrator swept out by the school in the past two weeks.
Charges allege that the Tyler resident strangled a woman to death aboard the ship.
David Dashaun Yancy is accused of firing into a crowded street and injuring seven people.
