Passing broad-based legislation that would preempt or make unlawful local government regulations has long been a goal of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s administration. [1] H.B. 2127, the Texas ...

A bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions tentatively passed the Texas House on Tuesday night, setting the stage for perhaps the most sweeping victory ...

The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would bar cities and counties from regulating entire industries and professions beyond what’s in state law, putting the sweeping local crackdown on the ...

Texas has passed a bill that would create an efficiency office much like the federal government's Department of Government Efficiency started by President Donald Trump. Texas SB14 establishes the ...

HOUSTON — With the start of the New Year, there are several new Texas laws and portions of others that went into effect on January 1. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about each one. The ...

The bill specifically amends the Cosmetology and Barbering statute. It therefore only governs activities performed by persons while they are acting as a cosmetologist or barber. The proposed law does ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler has adopted the 2021 requirements from the International Code Council, which will be enforced starting in January of 2024. Tyler is currently using the 2015 ICC ...

AUSTIN (AP) - The Texas Senate has approved safety standards for self-driving cars, hoping to better regulate technology that's already been tested on the streets of the state capital. A bill by Sen.

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