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Texas $1,500 refund bill filed, but faces GOP Senate hurdle

Texas $1,500 refund bill filed, but faces GOP Senate hurdle

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa said during her campaign that she wants to send a $1,500 check to every household in Texas. Democrats have filed the bill.

Is marijuana legal in Texas? Lawmakers file bills to legalize weed

Is marijuana legal in Texas? Lawmakers file bills to legalize weed

Several Texas Democratic lawmakers are eyeing the legalization and regulation of marijuana in the state. Here's what to know.

Texas could make history with women leading all 3 top offices

Texas could make history with women leading all 3 top offices

Texas just elected its first Latina governor and first woman lieutenant governor. An 87-year-old Houston lawmaker could complete the trio.

Could Texas repeal abortion bans? Democrats file bills to try

Could Texas repeal abortion bans? Democrats file bills to try

Texas Democrats introduced bills to repeal or loosen the state's strict abortion bans after major victories in the state. Here's what to know

Texas bill-filing begins with Democrats poised to reshape agenda

Texas bill-filing begins with Democrats poised to reshape agenda

Democrats took the governor’s office and the House. Republicans kept the Senate. Now the bills start. What to know about the Texas 90th legislature.

In the front row at Gina Hinojosa’s watch party, a historic win hits home

In the front row at Gina Hinojosa’s watch party, a historic win hits home

Supporters erupt in joy as Gina Hinojosa secures a historic victory to become the first Latina governor of Texas.

Analysts weigh how Democrats’ midterm wins could shift Trump’s Latin America policy

Analysts weigh how Democrats’ midterm wins could shift Trump’s Latin America policy

Analysts are examining how recent Democratic wins in the U.S. midterm elections might impact Latin America during President Donald Trump's final two years

Trump’s Big Bend border wall ruling draws bipartisan Texas backlash

Trump’s Big Bend border wall ruling draws bipartisan Texas backlash

A Republican senator, his Democratic successor and a new congresswoman agree: no wall in Big Bend. The Supreme Court let it proceed.

NRA pushes back against new Texas gun bills filed ahead of 2027 session

NRA pushes back against new Texas gun bills filed ahead of 2027 session

Several proposed bills would establish new restrictions on firearm purchases, transfers and possession.

The 5 most consequential developments from a jaw-dropping election

The 5 most consequential developments from a jaw-dropping election

Biggest unexpected consequence: The Supreme Court decision curtailing the Voting Rights Act, which helped fuel a "blacklash."

Patrick Reed bet on himself and won by leaving LIV and getting back to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed bet on himself and won by leaving LIV and getting back to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed says this is one of the most satisfying years of his career

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Addresses Data Center Concerns Amidst Public Opposition

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Addresses Data Center Concerns Amidst Public Opposition

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Addresses Data Center Concerns Amidst Public Opposition