Constitutional carry, the “heartbeat bill”, a supposed ban on critical race theory in public schools, and a public camping ban are among other new Texas laws.

Constitutional carry, the “heartbeat bill”, a supposed ban on critical race theory in public schools, and a public camping ban are among other new Texas laws.
Hegar has held the position since 2015.
He challenges current Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, who recently announced he would seek re-election to the post.
87th Session Autopsy Reports, State
Pressure from citizen activists has made the longtime priority a reality.
Sunday, June 20th marks the last day the Governor can consider bills passed in the 87th Legislative Session.
White has served as the state representative for six legislative sessions after first being elected in the fall of 2010.
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
While most Texas Democrats have favored gun control, opponents argue criminals don’t follow the law or abide by the restrictions, which causes harm to law-abiding citizens.
Both chambers have appointed members to a conference committee to reconcile the differences between their versions of the bill.
A legislative priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the bill is an attempt to address the continued discriminatory practices of the Obama administration’s Operation Choke Point.