In Texas, legislative policy news means bills moving through committees, floor votes and session priorities. This page covers lawmaking in progress across the state Legislature as proposals advance, stall or change shape.
Texas Republican lawmaker Brian Harrison asks the governor to call a special session before Gina Hinojosa takes office.
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November 4, 2026
Steinmann Leads Race for Texas's 8th DistrictRepublican Jessica Steinmann holds about a 10-point lead over Democrat Laura Jones with 91 percent of the vote counted.
November 4, 2026
Democrats Lead Several GOP Texas House RacesEarly unofficial returns from Tuesday evening show Democratic challengers ahead of multiple Republican incumbents and in several open seats.
October 23, 2026
Elon Musk Criticizes James Talarico Over Voting RecordElon Musk recently attacked the state representative for his legislative positions on gender procedures and border security.
October 20, 2026
Texas Senate to Consider Reducing Lt. Gov. PowersState lawmakers may strip authority from the lieutenant governor if Vikki Goodwin wins in November 2026.
October 6, 2026
Texas Lawmaker Displayed Handgun at Committee HearingRepresentative Richard Peña-Raymond showcased his firearm to committee members during a meeting on violent crime.
October 2, 2026
Texas Representative Displayed Handgun at HearingRepresentative Richard Raymond pulled out a pistol to criticize a district attorney during a lengthy legislative session.
September 29, 2026
Texas Panel Will Study New Mexico AnnexationThe House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight will meet to review the legality of annexing New Mexico counties.
September 28, 2026
Texas Homebuilders Have Avoided Housing Project LawsuitsDevelopers are bypassing legal challenges against municipalities to prevent costly delays on housing projects.
September 27, 2026
Morales Abandoned Puerto Verde Port BillState Representative Eddie Morales confirmed he will not refile the legislation for the 90th Texas Legislative Session.
September 24, 2026
Former Texas Representative Garnet Coleman Has DiedThe veteran Houston lawmaker served in the Texas House for over three decades until his retirement in 2022.
Reporting here centers on committee hearings, floor debate, vote counts ahead of major bills and the procedural moves that decide whether legislation lives or dies. Coverage reaches from the state Capitol in Austin to the rural districts whose lawmakers carry bills statewide. Texas's biennial session schedule concentrates a large share of this activity into a few intense months, so timing shapes nearly every story. Calendar deadlines and the governor's veto power are the two constraints that determine which proposals reach a final vote.
