Search results
10 sty 2023 · Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome.
It all starts with an idea—maybe from a lawmaker, a concerned citizen, or even a special interest group. If the idea seems worthy of becoming law, a Texas legislator (either from the House of Representatives or the Senate) sponsors the bill. This is the first official step. They draft the bill with specific language, outlining what the ...
1 wrz 2021 · Hundreds of bills passed in the 2021 regular legislative session in Texas become law, including abortion and voting restrictions, a ban on critical race theory, permitless carry and more.
26 maj 2023 · In a state like Texas, as many as 10,000 bills are introduced in the Legislature every session, but only a fraction of those eventually become law, and there are many ways a bill can meet its...
The law of Texas is derived from the Constitution of Texas and consists of several levels, including constitutional, statutory, regulatory law, as well as case law and local laws and regulations.
31 sie 2021 · This year 666 bills were passed during the 87th Regular Session that go into effect on the 1st of September. Here's a quick primer on how to find these new Texas laws and a look at several new laws that have been in the news lately.
1 wrz 2021 · Some overlooked voting laws, permitless carry and a ban on critical race theory are among the newly passed legislation. Reporters at NPR’s Texas Newsroom partner stations break down some of the key items.
