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Christmas tree arrives at Texas House chamber

Texas Legislature

Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances

The Texas bill was filed by State Rep. Pat Curry of Waco. He said his intention isn't to ban the medications but prevent their misuse.
Health

Texas bill would reclassify abortion drugs as controlled substances

The bill is modeled after a Louisiana law that doctors say has created chaos for other gynecological issues best treated by these drugs.
University Of Texas

Universities take steps to comply with Texas DEI laws as state lawmakers consider expanding bans to include classroom content

In 2023, state lawmakers passed SB 17, which bans diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities across the state.
Schools

School vouchers in Texas | What supporters and opponents are saying

School vouchers are a complex issue with strong feelings on both sides. For this report, we spoke with both supporters and opponents.
Schools

The battle over school vouchers in Texas | Our Schools in Crisis

Texas is the largest Republican-led state without some type of school voucher plan. But that could change.
Schools

Our Schools in Crisis: The battle over school vouchers in Texas

Texas is the largest Republican-led state without some type of school voucher plan. But that could change.
Texas News

'A heartbreaking and devastating disease' | Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announces Texas dementia research proposal

The lieutenant governor said he hopes the proposed dementia research institute will lead to a cure.
Texas Legislature

Lt. Gov. Patrick says dementia prevention institute is a legislative priority

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas will focus on study dementia and particularly Alzheimer's.
Texas Legislature

State Rep. Carl Sherman undergoes open heart surgery

State Rep. Carl Sherman was diagnosed with a rare heart condition called hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Texas Legislature

Texas lawmakers discuss improving child care access

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Economic Development heard testimony from state agency leaders and the public on ways the state can improve child care.
Texas Legislature

Advocates pushing for ban on Kellogg's cereals in Texas public schools

Advocates have collected more than 450,000 signatures pushing Kellogg's to use better quality ingredients in its cereals in the U.S.