Texas Legislature

We’re learning more about what Texans want lawmakers to work on in Austin. The Texas Politics Project asked 1,200 people their priorities for this spring. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports it explains much of what’s happening this session.

The push to possibly ban THC products continues in Austin as lawmakers weigh in on Senate Bill 3. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Lone Star Politics speaks with Rep. Matt Shaheen, R – Plano, a longtime critic of the Texas lottery and member of the Sunset Advisory Commission, which reviews state agencies every twelve years. This year, the Lottery Commission is up for review and two controversial multi-million dollar payouts may be its death knell. 

Artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of life, including in healthcare. Insurance companies can use it to root out fraud, but doctors worry it can also be used to tee up claim denials. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan reports it’s up for debate in Austin.

Smoke shops in Dallas are monitoring Senate Bill 3, which could ban products that contain THC. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

A new Texas law has led to more than 1,500 shops stopping emissions tests, making it harder for drivers to find a state-licensed inspection station. NBC 5 Investigates looks at the impact.

NBC 5 Investigates obtained data from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality showing more than 1,500 shops no longer offer emissions tests since Texas changed its inspection law, eliminating vehicle safety checks, but still requiring emissions tests in large urban counties.

You can find them in smoke shops and many gas stations but Texas Senate Bill 3 is proposing a ban on the sale of THC products. A local CBD shop owner says this legislation would be a financial blow to business owners and the state. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has the story.

Texas Senate Bill 3 proposes a ban on the sale of THC products and a local CBD shop owner says this legislation would be a financial blow to business owners and the state.

Texas Lottery now says that online gaming services aren’t allowed under state law. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

The Texas Lottery says that online gaming services aren’t allowed under state law and will move forward with new rules to prohibit them. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has also opened an investigation into two wins. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has the details on this developing story.

After saying they couldn’t do anything to stop courier services from operating in the state, the Texas Lottery now says that online gaming services aren’t allowed under state law and will move forward with new rules to prohibit them.

Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez proposed the Auto Insurance Public Option Act, a bill aimed at reducing auto insurance premiums with state-administered coverage.

The Texas House created a new organization inspired by billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump – the committee on ‘Delivery of Government Efficiency’ or ‘DOGE’ and NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports two North Texas lawmakers will lead it.

The Texas Senate sent two bills to the Texas House on Thursday that will cut property taxes by again increasing the Homestead Exemption for property owners.

Texas lawmakers in Austin again have a multi-billion dollar surplus. Again, some state leaders want to send money back to property owners and pay down local taxes by expanding the homestead exemption and buying down or “compressing” local tax rates.

Texas lawmakers again have a multi-billion dollar budget surplus. Some state leaders want to send that money back to property owners and pay down local taxes just like two years ago. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan looks into those effects and the new idea from the newsroom. 

Proposals to cut property taxes by raising the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 cleared a key hurdle Tuesday when a bipartisan committee voted unanimously to approve and send two bills to the full Senate.

Will state legislators come close to increasing that allotment that districts say is necessary to fill the gap in funding armed security at schools?

The state’s top education official briefed state lawmakers in Austin Monday morning. His message: focus money towards educators, not just school funding formulas.